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<p>I am adding a 4% grade to my layout too, and I pondered the same question. My friend Nathan uses a 4% grade on his layout too, and I had experience operating on it. His Athearn GP38-2 can pull around 10 cars max., so it really depends on what engines you are using.</p><p>I don't know about other engines, but on my layout my trains will be about the same leingth, and I will use 2 or 3 2nd generation deisels (my railroad is set in the present and uses mostly second hand engines) on most trains depending on leingth. Really heavy ones may require helpers.</p><p>I normally decide on what looks right, not on what they can pull. Most trains have twice as many engines than they would need in real life. They look SO much cooler with 4 engines!<span class="smiley">[:D]</span></p><p>Hope this helps,</p><hr /><p>Tyler</p><p>Springfield Central Railroad</p><p><em>Route of Pittsfield Pass</em></p><p> </p>
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