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Re: Steepest train/tram line

Subject: Re: Steepest train/tram line
From: David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 02:32:09 +1100
Newsgroups: aus.rail
References: <3667e077.0@news.camtech.net.au>
Reply-To: trainman@ozemail.com.au

David Martin wrote:

> What is the steepest gradient used on a train or tram line? I refer to
> conventional adhesion, NOT cog or cable.

Unfortunately I don't have a gradient diagram for it, but the old Bunnerong
Power station line was, I think, about 1 in 19 or 1 in 24.  Ask Peter - he was
there. :-)

In use at the moment, we have extensive sections of 1 in 30 and 1 in 33 in
regular use.

--
David Johnson
CityRail Guard
trainman@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/

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