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Re: Train ramps
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 20 Aug 2003 14:32:30 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mike Kollross wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Larry Lesser wrote:
> > 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?
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> > Thanks,
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> > Larry
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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.
Also be chary of changing the RATE of climb too fast or (in my view, although
this is a bit controversial) changing the rate of climb on curves.
See the FAQ:
http://www.lugnet.com/~330/FAQ/Trains/
particularly
http://www.lugnet.com/~330/FAQ/Trains/incline
which leads you to this excellent resource:
http://www.ngltc.org/train_depot/inclines.htm
Hope that helps.
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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 (22 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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