Grades
#1
Just watched a video of a cable tram claiming a "grade of 106%"!

Can anyone one explain what this means in real terms? :?
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#2
It is shown in this chart MM
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Charlie
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#3
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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#4
OK, makes sense now. Thanks! Thumbsup
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