Comments on: HO Inclines For Trains https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/03/ho-inclines-for-trains.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ho-inclines-for-trains Model railroads and model trains Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:48:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Denise https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/03/ho-inclines-for-trains.html#comment-148 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:22:00 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/03/ho-inclines-for-trains.html#comment-148 Thanks for the tip about wood. I’ve tried to use the stupid plastic tressel things, and then hide them, and they never work, even though they are easily available and come with most beginner HO sets.

]]> By: rfmicro https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/03/ho-inclines-for-trains.html#comment-147 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:59:00 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/03/ho-inclines-for-trains.html#comment-147 Hi John,

I have found using WSW inclines to be the easiest and fastest means to place inclines on a layout. For a Helix I have found wood to be the most inexpensive solution.

You shouldn’t have a p[roblem with inclines of three inches. Now here’s the “but”. The amount of incline you select must consider the amount of layout space available, the engine power and the number of cars you want to haul up the incline. For a curved incline you needto make sure your engine and cars will handle the curve. Short freight uses about 19-22″ radius and closer to 30″ fopr longer passenger cars and modern freight.

The NMRA site is a great reference for these type of specifications.

Regards,
Trent Mulkern
Mechanicsville, MD

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