distance between ho layout decks

[jfugate]

Mark:

Why, whatever do you mean?

Each helix tier of a 30- 36" radius helix (in HO) contains almost a third of a scale mile of track, and every 4 inches of separation between decks adds another tier. A 24" tall helix will contain almost two scale miles of track and could easily be the longest part of your layout with the trains spending more time in the helix than on any other visible part of the layout.

Yeh, okay, I messed up this number a bit. [:I] You can get away with a half inch to an inch for roadbed and track thickness if you use plywood and cut slots in the risers for the helix tier, which lets you get away with 3" to 3-1/2" of separation between levels.

A small fix to the text (in bold) and the point still remains … sheesh, I just washed these hands and can’t seem to do a thing with them (typos). [swg]

[medic_149]

Thanks for all the information and replys. I appoligize for not answering sooner, but I have been on vacation. I am still struggling with my overall track plan, but as soon as I get it all done I will post it and see what tweaking advice everyone has. Thanks for all the help, since this is my first layout, I will need all the help I can get. This forum and everyone here helps more than any book or magezine I have ever picked up. Keep up the good work.