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[quote user="Packers1"]I am finally replying to this thread. My layout is a 4x8 ft. 1979 freelanced hauler. Lots of sidings. 5-track yard w/ turntable. I will reconfigure it to be a modern-day freelanced RR that hauls over the Appalachian mountains. Incredibly steep grade. Yard at each end. plenty of industries. That will start when my parents clear the attic out. All I have down is track and a touch of ballast, so it's not like I'm losing anything by chopping it up. Can't wait to start my new layout.   [/quote]Not trying to but in on this N scalers thread, (I'm in HO) but you might not want a steeo grade unless absulutly neccisary. I have a 4% grade on my layout, which doesn't serve any purpase other that justifing helpers, and it gets annoying.... runaway trains, traction problems, plus it looks a little unrealistic. Your choice, but I'd go with a shallower grade. If I was building my pass again, I'd buy the 2% instead of the 4% stuff. (woodland scenics grade.)
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