My Fast Tracks Desktop
In a rare moment of cleanliness, I decided to document the fact that the work area on my desktop is actually visible.
I have a phone!
-T.
30″/27.75″R Double Track 6 turn 2% Grade Helix
For model railroad use.
I built this helix for my former Port Kelsey Railway and still have it. I managed to dismantle it carefully and it is still very usable.
There is enough pieces to build a 6 turn double track helix.
In addition to all the plywood parts, there is also enough Atlas code 100 flextrack for both tracks.
To aid in laying the flextrack, I cut out Masonite spacers that are placed between the two routes to help form the proper curvature. These were cut on a CNC mill and are very accurate.
All the risers are also included. These are very precisely cut and used to space each turn of the helix. They are screwed in place onto the plywood pieces.
To accurately join each section of the helix Masonite “biscuits” are slid between each section. This keeps the surfaces completely in line and smooth.
There is over 300′ of flextrack and 4 sheets of plywood here, and countless hours of work. If your layout design is double deck, this would save you lots of time!
I will have this with me at the Ancaster Train Show this weekend (Nov. 9)
-T.
Ancaster Train Show
I have decided to sell off some of the stuff I have collected over the years. Most of the items were bought with the intention of using them for a large layout, and since I don’t think I will be building another large layout it is time to sell some of it off.
Most of this needs to go.
Lots of good stuff here, plus some pre-built buildings I will also sell.
This Sunday (Nov. 9) is the Ancaster Train Show, and I will have a couple of tables there. This show is held in Merrit Hall at the Ancaster Fair Grounds. Map below.
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Need some stuff? Stop by…
-T.
