Re: Work Commences on The Helix
Posted by Keith Hayes on
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2025 will be the march to Fremont Pass!
Crews are working uphill from Kokomo. The first surveyor was fired, as it was determined the planned grade exceeded the 2% maximum. We checked the new surveyor's chains and made sure an assistant checked all the math, and the revised alignment is just under 2% as planned.
I was going to hide the helix like everyone seems to do. When I operate on layouts where the helix is hidden, I am forever laying on the whistle to confirm the location of the train. A while back, the thought occurred, why not hide the helix behind a row of trees? I can do this because the first circuit is wider than the helix radius. I am thinking this will enhance the run experience.
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/The-Helix-tp9915p20414.html
2025 will be the march to Fremont Pass!
Crews are working uphill from Kokomo. The first surveyor was fired, as it was determined the planned grade exceeded the 2% maximum. We checked the new surveyor's chains and made sure an assistant checked all the math, and the revised alignment is just under 2% as planned.
I was going to hide the helix like everyone seems to do. When I operate on layouts where the helix is hidden, I am forever laying on the whistle to confirm the location of the train. A while back, the thought occurred, why not hide the helix behind a row of trees? I can do this because the first circuit is wider than the helix radius. I am thinking this will enhance the run experience.
Keith Hayes
Leadville in Sn3
Leadville in Sn3
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