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Re: Steepest train/tram line

Roderick, the fact is that Ingliston is 1 in 50 and it was only that VR ran
very small trains that allowed the speeds down it that they did. Try running
15,000 ton coal trains down 1 in 50's, even with ABDX control valves you would
be mad to exceed 20 MPH.

VR was right on the borderline of being stupid with the speeds they allowed
down Ingliston, but you've never driven a train so maybe you wouldn't
understand. 

Mark.


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