I have mentioned in the past that I'm starting to utilize a Operations Program called RailOps. Part of the program is the addition or removal of power as the train is lengthened or shortened during the course of running the layout. I haven't gotten to that point yet so I don't know if any actual grades are considered. We do specify the engine's horsepower and we do weigh all the rolling stock, so when you receive your switch list a tonnage rating is given. Of course the main problem with this not many modelers have established helper districts and/or multiple engine facilities to supply those additional engines as needed.
Bob Werre ctxmf74 wrote: > --- In [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com>, > Bill Rigsby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > The other question is the amount of power required to haul cars > up these grades. > > > or less( the same as the cross slope on a sidewalk) How much power is > required? Enough to get the train over the hill!! You want steep > grades you'll need more locos. The SP ran long trains down the flat > san joaquin valley with 2 locos but going over the 2 1/2% tehachapi > required 6 locos for the same train length .....dave > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
