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Firstly i would go to metric to calculate gradients, simply divide the height in centimeters by the length in metres and there it is. eg 4 cm / 1 M = 2.5 %; what could be simpler. I would also be wary of the difference between % and degrees they are different. Before you think of % gradient, also consider the curve involved if any, as this will have a negative effect as well. I have 4 % gradients and wish i didn't have them but i had no choice due to lack of space. LGB will handle these grades easily but the payload is drastically diminished. For instance i have a brand new LGB Sachsen, a fairly powerful articulated loco, designed for just this sort of work and it will only pull about 5 rolling stock up the hills. I also have several R3 curves with a 4 % gradient and i can tell you this sorts out the men from the boys as far as loco traction is concerned,. I have one only "Ess" bend R2 and a 4 % and this is one too many. If you go to LGB MTS you will not have any trouble with going down hill it will handle that for you. If you have something specific in mind, email me as i have a lot of experience in this area. (Iwish I didn't though). Rgds Ian
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