https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/01/free-model-railroad-helix-calculator.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-model-railroad-helix-calculator Model railroads and model trains Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:09:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/01/free-model-railroad-helix-calculator.html#comment-8476 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:09:09 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3422#comment-8476 Is anyone aware of a calculator or information on the effect of curves on gradients. As an example, if I had a 700mm radius on a 2% gradient what would be the resultant or effective gradient. If I was to super elevate the track would that help to reduce the compounding effect of the % of gradient caused by the curve?

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/01/free-model-railroad-helix-calculator.html#comment-8354 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:59:23 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3422#comment-8354 The heilex calculator is awesome and I appreciate getting free tools to use! This hobby is the greatest hobby ever!

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