Hello everyone,
Okay, here is my question. What is the maximum grade and minimum radius for a helix that would elevate a train between 2`- 6`` and 3`- 0``. Also, how about the clearance needed from the track head to the underside of the track above? I would want to run some double stack container cars since I think that would be the tallest? Train length would be about ten cars long. Hope this is enough info to start with.
Charles
Okay, here is my question. What is the maximum grade and minimum radius for a helix that would elevate a train between 2`- 6`` and 3`- 0``. Also, how about the clearance needed from the track head to the underside of the track above? I would want to run some double stack container cars since I think that would be the tallest? Train length would be about ten cars long. Hope this is enough info to start with.
Charles