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  1. J

    New Layout with Helix

    The 2x2 pickets are 4' tall and then there is a 3/4" round piece of wood at top and bottom so 49 1/2" tall. I don't think 10 cars would make it. Maybe 7 or 8... It pulls really good. I made it with space enough to fit my caboose with a little more room. My Caboose is my tallest car. Since I...
  2. J

    New Layout with Helix

    Yea, so far I have made it with ease with about 5 cars pulled. It works rather well. Would need a helper if I ran a really long train up it.
  3. J

    New Layout with Helix

    I'm gonna re-do the track risers. They do not look real. I am still trying to get a bunch of switches off Ebay for a deal. But I can go back anf forth from the top of the Helix to the far end with almost no stops. Cleaning that much track poses a few issues. I think I am going to soldier the...
  4. J

    New Layout with Helix

    Well, I'm new here. I've had trains since I was 5. Mainly HO until about 6 years ago i got a O Scale to go around the Christmas tree. As of the New Year I have dove into building a Layout for the second time in my life. I built a Helix with 60 "O" Scale Pre-war curved track, some pickets and...
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