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How Steep is your grade?
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I just laid my rail- have several 3% slopes to contend with that include curves. <br />I expect I will need to tweak them a bit- but I'd advise (after pushing individual cars) that you provide: <br /> <br />1- a Gradual change of grade to that 4%... don't want to have 3-axle truck (6 axle total) locos bottom out on the rails! or losing traction on the uphill direction. <br />2- consider a steep downslope to lead into a steep upslope - it averages out the strain on the loco- (picture a downhill rolling end of train pushing the climbing end) <br />3- provide (if possible) a slight uphill or long FLAT section after a 4% downslope-- you must consider the damage possible from a runaway car or section of a train! <br />4- remember - every 4% upgrade, when run in reverse is a 4% downgrade! that doubles the considerations you need to make. <br /> <br />Whew!... 3% was tough enough! <br />And- good luck! <br /> <br />
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