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That is called engineering Glen. The Cajun Pass had to use a looping tunnel to get the trains up and over the summit other wise the grade would be steep. Keep in mind that climb to victoriaville is like 5-7 % by Interstate and I guess 2-3% by rail. I dont think the prototype can keep a train of 100 cars going up and over on a 7% grade no matter how much horsepower and traction you place on the rail. I too had some problems getting into certian desireable areas but by running flex track here and there possibly split grading or switchbacking if necessary (only on a branch such as logging) hopefully I can get the track there with a acceptable grade, or I will have a Helper division on my hands. I am motivated by "you cant get over this mountain" I say oh yeah? lets get some Mu's or big steam and lets get this train up and over even if I have to double or triple this hill. If there is a will, there is a way. Good Luck Lee
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