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December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Any ideas as to …
Any ideas as to where i could find a plan of how to build a helix similar to this, or if u could tell me how u did it would work
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
A helix is used to …
A helix is used to change track levels using the lowest amount of table space. This one rises 6 inches in each 54 inch circle for a grade of about 3.5 percent. This same 6 inch rise would take 171 inches, or 14 ft of straight track. In this case, the helix takes a train from table top level, to just above door level, which is a total of about 28 inches. See my more recent videos for more details. More importantly, my wife saw on in HO, and specified that I had to have on my layout.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
what is the point …
what is the point of a helix??
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
very cool. I …
very cool. I haven’t seen a helix vid in a long time (I never searched for one in a while)
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Mine is 42″ in, and …
Mine is 42″ in, and 54″ out, with 6″ layers(top of track to top of track, so clearence is app 4 3/4 inches. The Polar Express is pulling all it can on the outside. It will not pull up the same cars on the inside. If you let me know the type and how many you want to pull up yours, I can try it on my 0-42 loop over the holidays.
Advice: 1)If using 1/2 inch ply, use 4 ply instead of 3 ply. 3 ply flexes too much. 2)Don’t forget the transistion grade top and bottom. Can be straight tracks.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
I want to put two …
I want to put two helixes on my table… I want to go up then over then down. I’m using atlas 0-45 track and want any words of advise? I’m still working out clearences and such. Clearence on the rest of the layout is 6.25″
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Thanks for the kind …
Thanks for the kind words. Actually, the helix was built before the Polar Express came out. When it came out, I had to get one to go with the helix. Then I had to get it upgraded for cruise control so I can run it unattendended. I was thinking about trying to make it more ‘mountain like’, but my wife likes it the way it is.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Its like when the …
Its like when the train is on the mountain in the movie. good job
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
I am very …
I am very interested in building an O gauge Helix. Can you share any details on how you built this one! Great job.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
You Uncle sound …
You Uncle sound like a smart man. Glad he’s helping you. Happy training
December 7th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the comment on my video. I showed your video to my Uncle who helps me with my layout, he said to me “get a job and save your money” lol. You can see a current video of my layout by typing in mrnewshoes in the search block.