woodland scenics 2% terrain risers

[boogietrain94]

im switching back to ho for now and was wondering if the 2% grade would be enough for a train to pass under or would the 4% be better for that

 

[migalyto]

A 2% riser set will get you 4" of rise over 16 feet. so yes it should be enough for a track to pass over another set of tracks.

https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/ST1410

Yes you will need 2 sets to go up then come down. 1 set per pack.

 

[boogietrain94]

A 2% riser set will get you 4" of rise over 16 feet. so yes it should be enough for a track to pass over another set of tracks.

https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/ST1410

Yes you will need 2 sets to go up then come down. 1 set per pack.

thank you so much that helps

 

[migalyto]

thank you so much that helps

Now keep in mind, in Ho scale it will only do 1 track per set. If you want a double mainline you will need to put a set side by side to accommodate a double mainline. A single set isn't quite wide enough.

Hope I explained that well enough.

 

[migalyto]

A picture is worth a thousand words. This is my mainline.

See what I mean about the width not accommodating double track?

 

[boogietrain94]

Now keep in mind, in Ho scale it will only do 1 track per set. If you want a double mainline you will need to put a set side by side to accommodate a double mainline. A single set isn't quite wide enough.

Hope I explained that well enough.

I think what I want to do is have 2 over lapping ovals. with one loop having a ride over the other loop

 

[boogietrain94]

A picture is worth a thousand words. This is my mainline.

See what I mean about the width not accommodating double track?

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yes makes since thank you

 

[flyboy2610]

If at all possible I would use a short length of 4" riser before and after the bridge. That way you're train isn't coming off an incline right onto the bridge. Lessens the chance for derailments. That's what I did.