06-02-2013, 03:36 PM
The smaller the percentage of grade, the less problem you'll have at each end.
That said, a very gently curved " entry into the climb / up ramp", and "leveling out after the climb ", "easement" should take care of "driver contact" problems.
The radius of those easements should be based on the longest wheelbase,and amount of vertical movement of the driver axles in the loco frame, that will be operated on that incline.
That said, a very gently curved " entry into the climb / up ramp", and "leveling out after the climb ", "easement" should take care of "driver contact" problems.
The radius of those easements should be based on the longest wheelbase,and amount of vertical movement of the driver axles in the loco frame, that will be operated on that incline.
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!