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In order for a track arrangement tot be useful as a yard, you need to be able to reliably couple and uncouple cars on each track of the yard. That doesn't mean the tracks must be without curves for their entire length, but you must have straight track wherever you plan to couple or uncouple cars. A straight length of track equal to no less than twice the length of your longest equipment is needed in order for couplers to be centered for reliable coupling and uncoupling. <br /> <br />A 2% grade is a steep mountain grade, and nothing you would want in a yard. A slight "bowl" shape (slight down grades of less than 1/4 of 1% toward the center of the yard from both directions) is ideal; dead level throughout the yard is the next best thing.
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