FreeER wrote:5 range inserter...for some reason the image that pops into my head is of the cranes that are used to load cargo containers onto ships at a dock...

those could be used when loading loads and loads of stuff onto the train

I had the exact same idea as the OP about the inserters..
I don't know how it is with modding, as I have not tried it before. I would appreciate if it was in the default kit.

Also, I have an idea (not sure if already posted, did not checked the whole forum yet).. what about you could set where the ...