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Helix on small shelf layout?
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<p> Peter,</p><p>just let me add my [2c] worth to the issue.</p><p>Both, a helix or a train elevator, are very ambitious projects that require a high degree of craftsmanship and are potential sources for a lot of headache, if not executed properly. A friend of mine had been building his layout for 7 years only to find out that the helix he built did not work reliable enough. After trying to fix it for some time, he finally tore down the entire layout to start a new one without the helix! The helix had a radius of 20" - to small for long passenger cars - they all de-railed somewhere in the middle of the helix.</p><p>There is a company in Germany that offers ready-made helices, maybe that is an idea.</p><p>The elevator is a good thing - if you don´t see it. </p><p>Personally, I would not dare to attempt to build either one, although I have build 7 layouts so far. <br></p>
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