Edit topic

Updated your discussion topic below.

Subject
Enter a subject for your topic. Maximum 150 characters.
Post Body
Enter your post below.
<font face="Arial"></font id="Arial"><div align="left"></div id="left">Just got the new August '03 issue of MR and Tom Danneman wrote a nice article on modelling a bit of Montana Rail Link in N-scale. The plan is a sweet little scenery emphasised set with a double loop that'll fit in my basement. One catch - 3% grades. <br /> <br />Anyone have any comments on 3% grades in N-scale? I'm a beginner (again) at this and the last time I tried a 2% grade on an 18" radius, my Kato SD-90 had a hard time getting about 20 cars with Micro-Trains trucks up the hill without serious slipping (I was using a mdoified Atlas N-11 plan). I thought 3% would be almost horrible! I was thinking of keeping my next layout to <=2% max on mainlines and possibly steeper on branches. <br /> <br />Cheers! <br /> <br />Christopher
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag
E-mail Subscribe
Check the box below if you want to receive e-mail notifications when replies are made to this thread.

Receive notifications

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!