I am building a new layout that requires an incline to handle 5/7 car trains from ground level to standard bridge height.
I am very unsure as to the angle required to easily effect this situation any info regarding problem would be great`tly receiceved
Bob Cummings (scalemaster)
track inclines from level to standard bridge height
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Re: track inclines from level to standard bridge height
Make the gradient as flat as possible within the constraints you have, haulage capacity depends very much on the locos and stock you want to use.
I have grades in the region of 1 in 25 and need heavy locos but it does work.
Rgds
I have grades in the region of 1 in 25 and need heavy locos but it does work.
Rgds
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Re: track inclines from level to standard bridge height
scalemaster wrote:I am building a new layout that requires an incline to handle 5/7 car trains from ground level to standard bridge height.
I am very unsure as to the angle required to easily effect this situation any info regarding problem would be great`tly receiceved
Bob Cummings (scalemaster)
If your gradient is on a curve, it needs to be a gentler rise for a given train. I have 1:40 on a 4ft radius and all most locos manage ok with 5+ carriages or 20+ 4wheel wagons.
I strongly recommend a test before you are committed
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Re: track inclines from level to standard bridge height
You may find the following of interet, as it gives you an idea of what sort of things can be achieved
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1500#p30680
But you will note this is all to do with getting good performance out of your loco, a point Keith also made in passing when he noted that his locos are heavy. If you want significant inclines it implies you have to ensure your locos are up to it.
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1500#p30680
But you will note this is all to do with getting good performance out of your loco, a point Keith also made in passing when he noted that his locos are heavy. If you want significant inclines it implies you have to ensure your locos are up to it.
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