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On 02/05/2021 at 22:19, charliepetty said:

Is this for a Lok Pilot Non Sound Decoder!!

Yes it is 

Evening all I use a gaugemaster prodigy express controller without the shift button and I press f2 for the interior lights to come on and they but go of again is there another button I can use to Keep lights on.? Thanks in advance

7 hours ago, ITG said:

First, I guess is calculate the incline %. Do you have to reach a minimum height for clearance purposes? If so, how much running length have you got to achieve that height? Remember, that it is the underside of the upper level which is your clearance level - the track height may well be a few mm above that? And rail height of your lower level will be a few mm above board level.

How straight will your incline be? If on curves, what radius? Friction is greater on curves than straight inclines.

How long are the trains you intend to run, and what will you be pulling with? Older locos deliver better traction, but of modern models, diesels seem better.

The planning and calculations stage is undoubtedly where you must start.

A relatively easy way of achieving a consistent incline is by using Woodland Scenics Inclines and risers - preformed polystyrene flexible inclines.

Thank you for your reply I will mostly be running hst and dmu on the incline and the odd lite freight loco I need to get it in a 16 to 18ft run but starting on flexible curves fingers crossed

7 hours ago, ITG said:

First, I guess is calculate the incline %. Do you have to reach a minimum height for clearance purposes? If so, how much running length have you got to achieve that height? Remember, that it is the underside of the upper level which is your clearance level - the track height may well be a few mm above that? And rail height of your lower level will be a few mm above board level.

How straight will your incline be? If on curves, what radius? Friction is greater on curves than straight inclines.

How long are the trains you intend to run, and what will you be pulling with? Older locos deliver better traction, but of modern models, diesels seem better.

The planning and calculations stage is undoubtedly where you must start.

A relatively easy way of achieving a consistent incline is by using Woodland Scenics Inclines and risers - preformed polystyrene flexible inclines.

1 hour ago, PMP said:

This is the best advice on the responses.

https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/INCLDECLSET
 

They’re available from Bachmann stockists in the UK. They’re simple to use, designed for RTR stock and effective. You haven’t mentioned which scale you’re working in but these are particularly suitable for Z to OO/HO. You don’t need to engage in difficult calculations, they’re flexible and can be used in curved track layouts too, and if you’re  doing double track they can be laid side by side.  The Hornby incline sets are far steeper and won’t be as easy to use.

Sorry I model OO Gauge. Thank you for your comment

Afternoon fellow modellers I need a bit of help I'm thinking building a double track incline for my passager rolling stock would just like where would I start from? Thanks in advance

Morning all just  a quick one just been going through my YouTube subscribers and a very popular channel came into my head does any one know what happened to causewayjunction I did buy some really good 2nd hand stuff of this guy know has bondy1980 back 9 to 10 year's ago. Please if anyone knows get in touch please he a start of a good layout shame if he has stopped modeling. Thanks guy's