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Marc, <br />Welcome to the world of "oh my word, it doesn't go up." Here is a tip for you that might give you some idea as to grade vise level track. Topology of your hills and mountain vise your lever to inclined track. Elevation is in feet, usually in 500 foot increments on a topolgraphical map, like the USGS prints. Now this is going to be confusing since most models build hills, canyons and moutains as they lay track. Since you have a scetch of your layout you need to figure out your elevations, sea level to how high your hill and mountains will be in scale. HO scale rule can be used to make a elevation card, this can be used to figure out how high your hills are. it can also help in laying out the grade used to getthe rolling stock up the incline without slipping or not getting to heaven on the first try. Check out the internet for Topographic Maps, this will give you advanced information on how you wi***o build your layout to scale and ahve the fun of running the hill with your motive power. Happy Climbing!
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