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Steepest grade for a loco only.

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KiloWhiskey:
Im contemplating an L shaped shelf layout in HO. If I ran track to to a loco staging yard below, what is the steepest grade a mid tier diesel can handle?

Alan:
I don't know but suspect it will vary widely depending upon locomotive choice. Put a piece of flex track on a 2x4 and find out. The enter/exit transitions will be quite long for a very steep grade. A lot of modelers opt for an elevator or cassette system instead of a super steep grade.

Dean:
Adding weight to the engine will help it climb grades.

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