Scenic Ridge Question

[mistressmotorsp]

Hi. I asked this on another forum but couldn't get an answer. Does anyone know what the % incline is for the risers that come with the Woodland Scenics Scenic Ridge kit? I was thinking of using the kit as the base for my new layout. Even though the trackplan is a bit different, many of the scenery elements are the same. My trackplan needs mostly 2% and some 3% grades, so I was wondering what the kit had versus what I still needed to buy. If no one knows I certainly can just measure once the kit arrives. Thanks for any help.

Mike

 

[Squidbait]

According to the parts list on Tower Hobbies, it's a 4% incline.

 

[mummert]

Here is a link to a sight where a guy is building the scenic ridge step by step. Should answer any questions you will have.http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/layout2.php

 

[mistressmotorsp]

Thanks for the help. I wonder if I can use a table saw to cut a 4% grade into a pair of 2%'s. Probably not neatly, but it would be fun to try.

 

[SR39]

I am doing the Scenic Ridge and the grade is 4%. I changed it by extending the risers almost to the lower tunnel portal and the grade is now about 2 1/2% Retroguy is the authority on Scenic Ridge. He has given me a lost of help. Search under Scenic Ridge and you will find his posts plus pics of his Scenic Ridge.

Jim