Grades
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It means that in a horizontal run of 100 units, the track rises 106 units.

or, if you put down a 8 foot stud, you'd need a 102" stud straight up at the end of it.

a 100% grade is a 45 degree angle.
David
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Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
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