The new SCARM v. 0.9.34 is ready and published, coming with new and updated track libraries and also with a new extension - the brand new Model Trains Simulator.

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Model Railroad Layout Designer SCARM 0.9.34 Released

The recent discussion started here - http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/27512 by Trevor Marshall, hit upon a sub topic regarding the use (or lack thereof) of using fast clocks during a session, as specifically mentioned by Joe Atkinson and Tim Garland, and has made me think of asking  specifically, since switching time can't be scaled down (especially if you are simulating things like air tests, hand brakes and crewmen "on the ground"), how does one simulate times meet, or connections?

So I'm thinking about using the dead rail option for my HO scale layout, and im wanting to know what company or kit would be best to use for this. I am planning on installing the first one into a Bachmann HO GE 70 ton switcher. Thanks in advance for the help.

I'm getting closer to completing all the track work on my layout currently under construction. So I thought it was high time to iron out the operational details that I've had floating around in my head and get something specific down out paper. 

Before I start, here's a track schematic of my layout to help keep things straight during the discussion.

(Edit: Revised the schematic. Hopefully it's easier to read now.)