Construction Photos and Helix
Open grid benchwork for lower
level
The peninsula is in the
foreground and the closet that will include the helix is in the background.
Construction begins on lower
helix that forms part of the continuous run that takes trains into the 2nd
level of the helix and then down. I had
to cut a hole through part of a wall that divided the closet into two parts.
The upper helix is now in
place to take the mainline (entry to helix on left at 2nd level) up
3 and ½ turns to the upper level.
The top of the helix and part
of the turning wye.
Next, the upper level
benchwork was added to match the track level at the top of the helix.
Lake and Sawmill area before
scenery
Trestle area before scenery
Helix is now hidden behind
scenery. Foam used on the upper level to
produce mountains and rock face.