The Steepest Gradient An Adhesion Only Standard Consist Can Climb ?

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  1. Daytona

    Daytona Well-Known Member

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    Looking at the 1 in 16 (6.25%) gradient on the Arosa stream set me wondering what the steepest gradient any standard service powered by an adhesion only loco can cope with is, both traversing and from a standing start ?
     
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    The tram system in Sheffield, UK has 10% gradients so all the trams have all axles powered. AFAIK these are the steepest gradients on any UK Tramway/Light rail system.
     

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