cab mode loading/unloading

[Gary25b]

When running steam in cab mode, how do you go about the very precise starts and stops to load or unload a string of cars?

I tend to overrun the loader position.

 

[rweber95]

Ease the loco close to where it needs to be for loading, stop it and then set the brakes to lap with about 15-20 psi then crack the throttle 1 or 2 notches then back to zero. This technique will move a consist 1 car length at a time so you can load. After a car loads the brakes will be set so you have to adjust them back to 15-20 psi then repeat.

Bob