I'm new to HO train layout. How do I calculate the length of an incline in relation to it"s height? In other words, I want to go to a height of 3 3/4 inches. How long should the incline be?
You don't want to exceed 2% if possible. Try 1/4 inch a foot. That would be fifteen feet.
Gene
Thanks Steamgene, appreciate.
Gene;
You do plumbing too?
I too, usually try not to exceed 1/4 inch per foot. I think the toughest part of that whole thing is the transitions to the incline. How do you approach that?
Rich
Rich,
My plumbing is handyman at best, though I did replace a toilet once. :D I try to make the first rise less than 1/4 inch to the foot and maybe do a little fudging later on. All of beginning climbs are in and I've experienced no problems beginning a climb. I have one climb yet to finish, but it shouldn't be a problem. I'd be finished if it weren't for this very nice curved viaduct holding up progress.
Gene