I've recently come into a modified Scenic Ridge trackplan that calls for a 2.5% grade. I had hoped to use the basic WS layout construction techniques and supplies, including using the WS inclines. I'm trying to figure a way; without major surgery, to use the WS incline "starters" to achieve a 2.5% grade. They come in integer-ratios only; 2% thru 4%. I realize you can use a combinaton of one incline + another in reverse to get a 1% grade, but how to get that little bit "extra" to achieve a 2.5% rise?
Because the extra bit amounts to about 1/16" per foot of travel, you need to come up with a substance that is about 1/16" thick. Cut the substance into 1/2" wide strips each as long as your risers are wide. Place one of the strips under the riser at the 1 foot distance measured along the center of the rails from the bottom of the grade. Place two strips under the 2 foot distance, three at the 3 foot distance, and continue to increase one strip at each succeeding foot distance until you reach the top of your grade. Finish by filling in the space between the strips with plaster or some other material so that the risers are supported throughout their length. You can do this for any grade. all that is required is to know what the rise per foot of the chosen grade is and then proceed as stated above. I hope this will help with your current problem. If you have further questions please respond. Jerry
Jerry - Thanx for the tip - simple and effective. Since the incline is on a curve, the small strips will make it easy to place them at the right spots and boost the incline just the right amount. Rick
Jerry, What method did you use to capture the google images? Also, what software did you use to create your drawings, simply wonderful stuff. Michael
