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<p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">This is my first post, boys, so take it easy on me.</font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">We're in the process of creating an HO layout in a 20x30 room with very high ceilings. I've been trying to read all of the "interesting" general posts from oldest to newest to help me get back into this after a long hiatus. I'm up to Page 1528. I haven't seen this question addressed yet, so I apologize if it has been in the four years between Page 1528 and Page 1. (Searching "Helix" didn't give me an answer either.)</font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">We're using the Atlas program for the general track design. I like to think of the general design as a three-level amoeba. We've considered a basic helix hidden by a mountain for getting from level to level. But I see all of that open wall between levels - and even above - and think: Instead of hiding the trains, why not run narrow mainlines around the circumference of the room like a full-room helix. On the days when I'm "in the train mood", but not into a full operating session, I find that just watching the trains go around is memorizing, relaxing, and even therapeutic. <br />Any thoughts?</font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Thanks,</font></p><p><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></font></p>
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