Helix construction

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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Has MR ever published an article on constructing a helix? THXTHX

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You might find this link useful:

http://www.ashlintrains.com/servlet/StoreFront

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Yes they have, several over the years. Here are some links:

http://mrr.trains.com/how-to/nscale-insight/2011/09/helixology-for-n-scalers

http://mrr.trains.com/how-to/articles/layout-planning-and-operation/2010/09/construct-a--simple-and-reliable-helix

They did one I really liked using threaded bar stock as the vertical supports.

Richard

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And it really works well on several levels (pun not intended). Adjustments and changes are much easier.

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I think the hardest part of building a helix is hiding its entrance.

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Guide to helix and staging design is an Information Station PDF-download, and well worth the effort with a number of informative (past) Model Railroader articles. There is also a volume two. Note the tie-in of staging design along with helix design.