Hi everyone
I'm trying to re-do the grade (ie gradient or topographical) diagrams for the major lines on our network. Our existing diagrams are 40 years old and are of limited use.
I'm curious about ways of depicting this sort of information. How do other railways go about showing grades? I would greatly appreciate seeing how it's done elsewhere so that our new grade diagrams, which I'm compiling with the help of GPS-based surveying equipment, will be able to incorporate best practices from around the world.
In case the term 'grade diagram' isn't well understood, I'm including a sample with this post. It depicts road crossings, stations, curves and gradients. Any and all feedback is welcome!
Many thanks to all.
I'm trying to re-do the grade (ie gradient or topographical) diagrams for the major lines on our network. Our existing diagrams are 40 years old and are of limited use.
I'm curious about ways of depicting this sort of information. How do other railways go about showing grades? I would greatly appreciate seeing how it's done elsewhere so that our new grade diagrams, which I'm compiling with the help of GPS-based surveying equipment, will be able to incorporate best practices from around the world.
In case the term 'grade diagram' isn't well understood, I'm including a sample with this post. It depicts road crossings, stations, curves and gradients. Any and all feedback is welcome!
Many thanks to all.