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How to Build a Realistic Freight Yard: Flow, Trackwork, and Car Management
How to Build a Realistic Freight Yard: Flow, Trackwork, and Car Management
Published 2025-09-25 • 8–10 minute read
In this guide:
Yard roles that matter
Designing the ladder
Essential tracks
Operating the yard
Parts & tools
FAQ
A good yard is more than a parking lot—it’s a workflow. Cars arrive, get classified, and depart on time. Even in a small space, you can model that flow with a short ladder, two to four classification tracks, and a run‑around lead that does
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25th Sep 2025