T Tim K Member Dec 30, 2005 100 0 16 61 Stoney Creek On. Canada Jan 15, 2006 #1 Can someone please tell me what is the minimal distance needed to raise the tracks eleveation one inch ? Thanks Tim
Can someone please tell me what is the minimal distance needed to raise the tracks eleveation one inch ? Thanks Tim
C cidchase Active Member May 15, 2002 1,513 0 36 77 somewhere between Clarksville and Zhanjiang hometown.aol.com Jan 15, 2006 #2 25" for a 4% grade, which seems to be a recommended maximum grade. :thumb:
J jim currie Active Member Jun 29, 2003 1,383 0 36 arizona Visit site Jan 15, 2006 #3 a lot depends on what type of equipment you going to run if your running a PA you need a slow rise say 1 inch in 30 inches if you doing a logging road with geared locomotives you can do 1 inch in 1 foot and be ok.
a lot depends on what type of equipment you going to run if your running a PA you need a slow rise say 1 inch in 30 inches if you doing a logging road with geared locomotives you can do 1 inch in 1 foot and be ok.
