01-07-2018, 04:25 AM
It's usually suggested to not have more than a 3% grade, but if the 70 tonner is on the downhill side of the rock train, then it should work. The Branford Steam Railroad used to haul 7 car rock trains from it's quarry to the Juniper Point transfer pier in 7 car cuts using a Vulcan 0-4-0T and later 44 tonners. Model Railroader had a story on it in August 1964.
Mike Kieran
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.