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Is it worth the trouble? You bet it is, in my opinion! As others have stated, you need to be consistant and it should be done with transitions, but the visual effect is dramatic. If you ever plan to photograph your layout, the effect becomes even more dramatic - especially when you see a long train lean in both directions through a beautiful S curve. It really can be seen in some of the Allen Keller videos. I have built or helped build at least four good sized HO steam-era layouts with superelevation. We have generally not exceeded a 1/8" slope, but even 1/16" is notecable. These have generally been on 30" radius curves. We have experienced no operational difficulties with superelevation but have observed the above caveats. We also are fussy about maintaining free-rolling trucks and try to observe low centers of gravity on our rolling stock. With this, we find we do not have to be too fussy about maintaining the NMRA minimum weight recommendations. We also have run helpers and reverse moves on superelevation in mountain districts without difficulty. The purpose of superelevation in model railroading is purely cosmetic but, it is very visible on the prototype and the effect can have a very positive impact on the realisim of our models as well. I have seen several good articles on different methods of implementing superelevation in the hobby press. I feel its worth the effort. Jim
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