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It's been many years since I was involved with model railroading. Now I'm thinking about it again my thoughts lead me to large scale & the outdoors. I have enough space to go nuts with it - almost 4 acres. The top acre, where the houses sits is the likely location for a railway. It varies from flat to moderately sloped & this leads to my question. I am interested in running live steam. For planning purposes, what are the recommended gradient limits I should consider for this type? Also, with live steam operation, are moderate shunting activities practical? Again, using either manual or radio control.<br /><br />I understand the practicalities of operating manually vs radio control (I'm interested in both) & also the need to adjust a live steamers throttle on grades. I will be considering lococs at the lower price & capability ranges (not Asters). I am not interested in a greatly raised roadbed - ground level to a foot or so mostly, with appropriate allowance for a steaming bay. I'm sure I'll need to accomodate some cuttings also in the 'upper slopes' of the property.
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