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Train ramps
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:13:10 GMT
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Hey guys, I am thinking of redesigning my arctic base and want to place a train
in it. How flexable are the tracks? Can I make a ramp with them so that the
train can go up and down without placing to much stress on the track pieces?
Thanks,
Larry
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Message has 2 Replies: ![](/news/x.gif) | | Re: Train ramps
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| (...) They are actually stiff but you are able to move it around the connection. You can build a ramp though, however it does put stress on the motor letting you pull less cars. I'm not sure of the grade for the track is, I only operate a point to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) From what I understand the most you should slope the track is 1 plate per section. I've heard of people pushing it to 2 plates per section but it can lead to traction problems. Mike (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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