I finally made it back to Durango last year and rode the Durango & Silverton. I had a chance to talk with the conductor about how fast (or slow) we were going. He informed me that the train usually travels at 15-20 MPH...and much slower on the High Line. I asked just how fast they could go..."Well, the conductor pondered, we could get her up to 35 or 40 MPH, but I wouldn't want to be on it!"

Which leads me to the reason for posting this and opening it up to feedback. At just what speed should we be running our trains on our miniture empires?

Personally, I've been turning down the speed on my engines so that they more creep along rather than jiddy-up-and-go. By keeping the speed low I can streatch out my very limited mainline, thereby making the run seem longer.

Any thoughts...?

Mr. Bach-man:

After acquiring one steam locomotive with sound I've decided everything MUST have sound from now on. It just opens up a whole new world!

On new releases can you PLEASE offer sound already installed?

Is there any way to install sound in a side rod gas loco? The one I have is DCC equiped. I'm not good with electronics, so it has to be simple.

I'm brand new to On30. Just love all the new products coming out. A recent trip to Durango convinced me I just have to get into On30.

Thanks