Re: The Helix

Posted by Geoff Hamway on Nov 05, 2017; 3:04pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/The-Helix-tp9915p9964.html

Keith,
Thanks for sharing your concept and model.  I have a helix in my future also, and your thoughts are very helpful.  If not threaded rod, are you planning to support the helix turns with brackets off the central structure, or blocks between levels, or something else?  

I'm sure you already know that Murphy's Law applies with particular rigor to hidden turnouts, so you'll want to make sure those are bullet-proof.  I simplified my own design a bit when I thought about trying to get my hand and a soldering iron into the middle of a helix stack!

Please keep us posted.  It's a daunting prospect and I need all the advance learning and encouragement I can get!
Geoff