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Re: Max. Track Slope
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 28 Feb 2002 02:00:14 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ahui Herrera writes:
> I'm working on a new layout and want to have a track line that goes
> 'underneath' my table like a subway. Has anyone done something like this
> before? I'm interested to know what the max. slope is that I can have on
> the up-ramp before the train (engine and 3-4 cars) will NOT make it up the
> slope.
There's some good info here http://www.ngltc.org/train_depot/inclines.htm
> I'm under the assumtion the that down-slope can be as step as the
> tracks can handle since this won't put a strain on the engine. Is this
correct?
Not necessarily. If there's a curve on the slope, or right at the bottom, the
train will be going too fast to take the turn when it gets to the bottom.
ROSCO
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| When I first tried to build my own ramps, I just followed much of the suggestions mentioned by Ross (way back in 1996!). Track Designer can help you out when planning it. Again, if you follow a 2 plates per rail (2ppr) grade, you should not have any (...) (23 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| I'm working on a new layout and want to have a track line that goes 'underneath' my table like a subway. Has anyone done something like this before? I'm interested to know what the max. slope is that I can have on the up-ramp before the train (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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