Thanks for providing an excellent tutorial on how to read a railroad schematic. I’ve seen it in a few books but kinda skipped over the explanation. Now I understand how it is used.
Its fun as well. I am messing around with it for the CD&TRRA. The string diagram isn't really for switching layouts yet it does show the jobs throughout the day.
When I started working after graduating in 1969, The dispatcher's office was very close. The dispatcher of the L&A used a board with strings on it to keep up with the trains.
@@DubaiTrains Regretfully you are correct. I am 75 and have been around railroads & other things all my life. My dad had a very wide interest range and very seldom went anywhere without me so I picked up a lot of interests from him besides being interested in many things myself. I helped him in car and other repairs and builds. He & I built 2 boats. He always said I was vaccinated with a phonograph needle because I don't seem to know when to be quiet.
Never a dull moment. I am also always on the move and now it is time for me to pass it on! Rebuilding a car is on my to do list. But I need to find some time first! And the model trains are my true passion so that will always persist.
Thanks for providing an excellent tutorial on how to read a railroad schematic. I’ve seen it in a few books but kinda skipped over the explanation. Now I understand how it is used.
Hi Steve. I had the same experience. Its actually very handy!
I LOVE this
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO
Thanks RL 👍🏻👍🏻. Happy holidays.
Very trick, yet pretty simple. I'll be using this as soon as I can find some Peco turnouts on the current comotion. ;)
Its fun as well. I am messing around with it for the CD&TRRA. The string diagram isn't really for switching layouts yet it does show the jobs throughout the day.
👍👍👍a different perspective on scheduling. Are you running a computer program?
Hi Ron,
The string is surprisingly effective and insightful. They still us it today.
When it comes to my own layout I try to stay as analog as I can.
When I started working after graduating in 1969, The dispatcher's office was very close. The dispatcher of the L&A used a board with strings on it to keep up with the trains.
Thanks Roy. The stories you must have.
@@DubaiTrains Regretfully you are correct. I am 75 and have been around railroads & other things all my life. My dad had a very wide interest range and very seldom went anywhere without me so I picked up a lot of interests from him besides being interested in many things myself. I helped him in car and other repairs and builds. He & I built 2 boats. He always said I was vaccinated with a phonograph needle because I don't seem to know when to be quiet.
Never a dull moment. I am also always on the move and now it is time for me to pass it on!
Rebuilding a car is on my to do list. But I need to find some time first! And the model trains are my true passion so that will always persist.
What program did you use to create the diagram?
Hi Frank, I just made them in powerpoint. But you can use any program really.