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Re: (erielack) A new set of EL questions

Most of it was 60 feet per mile (I'll leave the math to the reader as an 
exercise). Keep in mind when discussing grades there is much more to 
consider beyond simple rise and fall. Curvature is a major component of 
the equation when figuring what the tonnage rating of a locomotive will 
be as well. So on two identical grades of equal length, a one to one 
comparison is meaningless unless you also factor in the number and 
degree of any non-tangent stretches of track.

Will Shultz

Paul Brezicki wrote:
> Water Gap to Clarke's Summit was one mean piece of railroad. I had no idea
> there was a big hill in upstate NY. Does anyone know the percent grade at
> Dansville?
> 
> Paul Brezicki
> 

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