Useful conversions for Rail3D models

Linear dimensions

Metres Feet and Inches decifeet centimetres millimetres
    default METRIC MILLIMETRIC

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Power Parameters

Diesel and electric locomotives

Imperial   Metric  
Speed mph kph
Weight tons tonnes
Power hp kW
TE lbf kN
Steam Parameters
Imperial   Metric  
Driver dia ' Ft' in cm
      mm
Pressure psi Pa
CylDia in cm
CylStrk in cm
Boiler Len ft m
Boiler Dia ft m
Boiler vol cu.ft cu.m
GrateArea sq.ft sq.m

Linear dimensions for layouts

Miles and yards Miles and Chains kilometres metres

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