If you're planning a new layout or an expansion, congratulations! A few wise choices now can make your yard free-flowing and fun to run. Model railroaders like trains, obviously, so most of us like to ...

Traditionally, yard operations are disconnected from revenue. Crews track car inventory on spreadsheets or paper switch lists; revenue runs in a separate system entirely. The result is slow, ...

“Don’t Stand Me Still” is an apt but elusive goal for as long as there have been railroads. Cars in merchandise service will likely dwell in at least three and up to five or more yards enroute, adding ...