[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (Fireline @ 20 Jul 2008, 19:51) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am deep in the building of my layout, and I have suddenly realised that there is no limit on my lack of knowledge! I am building gradients, but I don't know how to START them off from the level. I don't want to bend the rail, so will the rail simply lean slightly, or is there a better way of packing it out? I am looking at going for 1 in 40+, if that helps.... Any tips GREATLY appreciated.

Hello.
1 in 40 is pretty steep. The most I would try is 1 in 50 and then only on the straight.

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (Fireline @ 20 Jul 2008, 19:51) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am deep in the building of my layout, and I have suddenly realised that there is no limit on my lack of knowledge! I am building gradients, but I don't know how to START them off from the level. I don't want to bend the rail, so will the rail simply lean slightly, or is there a better way of packing it out? I am looking at going for 1 in 40+, if that helps.... Any tips GREATLY appreciated.

Hello.
If you give us some idea of what you are building I am sure you will receive all the help you could ever want on this forum. A track plan would be a good start. It doesn't have to be a draftsman plan or anything special. Just to give us some idea of whats involved. The people on this forum are extremely helpful.