1st train on the helix

[kanishirosouthwester]

question what size radius r you using and what is the width of the plwood u r using for the tracks. i am trying to build one and am using 28" radius and trying to figure how wide so i can get spacers in there. also what is the percent on the grade

[1218611]

@kanishirosouthwester The 2 tracks are 27 and 30 radius. The wood is about 1 inch either side of the roadbed. It equals out to about a 2% grade, which is fine for the size trains I can run on my layout.

[Frabas02081912]

I hope you will upload something from your layout in the nearby futere, that is the reason for subbing, because this and the Zephyr I like very much. regards from NL to USA

[1218611]

@Frabas02081912 Thanks! got the second level in and am working on the track now.

[morfeusz120]

Super.Great 5

[ELBARTO3519]

now that I've seen first train on the helix I'm ready for first train around the layout

[1218611]

Soon as the lift out for the bottom level is done will be able to go around the room. Will be measuring for the second level this weekend

[AODProds]

Nice! Looks awesome!

-Alex

[Guilford88panam]

awesome!! Looks like it will be a fun layout to operate!