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The link below goes to a discussion on railroad grades. According the folks responding, a 3.5% grade would be considered "plenty steep," although grades of up to 4.5% are noted. Based on my limited experience in the east, grades for mainlines would be well under 3.5%.

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Q: What is the average railroad grade in mountain terrain?
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