New person just starting to get into model trains been running just large oval around Christmas tree for about 6 years,. now want to expand think about building the mountain you see in some polar express layouts were train go up it. is there a good rule of thumb on amount of track verse height. and staying with 036 curve
Biker 1950
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.
General rule that I have encountered is 4% grade with traction tires, 2% without.
Some of the more robust locomotives, heislers, climax, etc, built as logging and mining locomotives may be able to climb a higher grade 6 - 8%.
Happy Rails!