The first section of track for the layout has been laid on the first turn of the helix.
N Scale model of Procor tank car - MDC tank car with Gold Medal Models detail kit, Precision Scale brake parts, Micro-Trains trucks and Fox Valley...
The old railway express cart at bellows falls
This is the plywood enclosure which will house the helix for my layout. It was brought into the layout room for a test fit before continuing any...
Photo taken under trial arrangement of 3500K LED strip lighting with no other light source in room. Camera flash disabled, picture reduced in...
Testing the track with freight cars
Double checking the track with an NMRA Gauge
Fine tuning the curves with an alignment gauge
Forming flex track for the helix using a template
Testing the formed track with a locomotive and cars
The sub-roadbed assembly was designed so that it would be 1/4 inch thick with the roadbed installed.
Progress on the helix showing installation of Woodland Scenics foam roadbed on the first turn.
Preparing to form the Peco Code 55 flex track to a radius of 16 inches for the helix using an acrylic template. The Ribbon Rail gauge will be...