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Re: Max. Track Slope
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 28 Feb 2002 14:49:06 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. 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?
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> I'll be creating the slopes and underground baseplate from plywood and/or
> foam particle board. Anyone use this before? Thanks
> -AHui
A lot depends on how you'll control the train. If you're happy to put the
power on going uphill and ease off going downhill, then most trains will
climb a 2 plate/section incline. If you just want to be able to leave the
train running, you'll have to do 1 plate/section.
Jason J Railton
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| (...) I have exactly that set up on my 'permanent' Lego railway. I have built the underpass to gradients at least as steep as those detailed in the Train Depot site but I'm not sure of the exact 'plate per section' drop as the track base itself (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-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 (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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