Track Incline

[HO Bug]

I have been involved with HO for about 7 years had to take time off for lack of funds.  Back into it know.  Need to know what the amt of track incline incline can be per foot.   Thanks

[ABC]

For every 100 feet of track, it should not go up more than 3 feet. Or for every 10 feet a max incline 0.3 feet or about 3.5 inches.

[jward]

many would recommend no more than a 3% grade but i will go as high as 4%.

3% is approximately 3/8" rise per foot.
4% is approximately 1/4" rise per foot.

were you aware of the incline sets from woodland scenics? they take the guesswork out of building a grade.

http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/SubTerrainSystem/page/2

[ebtnut]

Simple short-hand, close enough for model RR work:

2% grade = 1" in 48"
3% grade = 1" in 36"
4% grade = 1" in 24"