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Title: incline
Post by: jangene on December 20, 2007, 04:14:41 PM
I'm new to ho train layout. I would like to make an incline. How do I determine how long to make incline in relation to the height?
Title: Re: incline
Post by: SteamGene on December 20, 2007, 04:24:07 PM
It's best to stay at 2% or less if possible. 
Gene
Title: Re: incline
Post by: taz-of-boyds on December 21, 2007, 12:42:59 AM
If you are not acquainted with percent grade, 2% is, for example: 2" of height for 100" of run.

Have fun,
Charles
Title: Re: incline
Post by: jayl1 on December 21, 2007, 02:43:00 PM
Check Woodland Scenics.  They have a foam riser set for inclines.  As the others have said, don't try to make a steep incline unless you are planning on logging.