QUOTE: Originally posted by kevnbety Ken, the track radius on the helix is 22". I would have liked to have gone bigger, but due to lack of space in the layout room 22" is all I could get and still have my big 6 axle diesles run o.k.
QUOTE: Kevin: I'm sure this is not worth making this post for, but I can't help it - I'm excited! I am finally starting on the scenery on my layout. ....... I can't believe how well it turned out! ...... Here are a couple of pics.
"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"
EXPERIMENTATION TO BRING INNOVATION
http://community.webshots.com/album/288541251nntnEK?start=588
QUOTE: Originally posted by kevnbety Ken, to answer your question, yes. I'm not sure what you consider a "full length" train, but I regularly run a 18 car ( 3 Maxi III 5-unit sets, and 3 stand alone ) double stack train up and down the helix with little problem.
QUOTE: It takes at least 3 big and heavy pullers on the front end to get it to the top. I CAN run more than just those 18 cars, but to do that requires rear end helper locos...