I've used RailOp as well. I like the program, and I like the fact that you can
use as much of it as you want. I've never wanted to have the program select
motive power.
Ed Kozlowsky
Bob Werre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have mentioned in the past that I'm starting to utilize a
Operations
Program called RailOps. Part of the program is the addition or removal
of power as the train is lengthened or shortened during the course of
running the layout. I haven't gotten to that point yet so I don't know
if any actual grades are considered. We do specify the engine's
horsepower and we do weigh all the rolling stock, so when you receive
your switch list a tonnage rating is given. Of course the main problem
with this not many modelers have established helper districts and/or
multiple engine facilities to supply those additional engines as needed.
Bob Werre
ctxmf74 wrote:
> --- In [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Bill Rigsby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > The other question is the amount of power required to haul cars
> up these grades.
>
>
> or less( the same as the cross slope on a sidewalk) How much power is
> required? Enough to get the train over the hill!! You want steep
> grades you'll need more locos. The SP ran long trains down the flat
> san joaquin valley with 2 locos but going over the 2 1/2% tehachapi
> required 6 locos for the same train length .....dave
>
>
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