Lots of good & interesting :thumb: response
My layout is "freelance" and "generic "of the area, so with the exception of the [lift] bridge and viaduct it would be difficult to tell where it is, unless you are from that area. The bridge is the give away, and CN is the other.
The lines...
As far as the breakin' is concern this is what I do
Irrespective of loco's make or type:
Run it at various speed, forward and reverse for 45 min to 1 hour
Run it at various speed, forward and reverse with a few cars for another
"Session"
Run it at various speed, forward and reverse with...