Model Railroad Demolition - Bye Bye Helix
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2020
- Today I am doing a bit of model railroad demolition--bye bye helix. I am taking down my helix in preparation for a substantial expansion of my layout. I will eventually build a new and imporved helix, learning from my success and mistakes in building this one.
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This isn't the first time I have torn out part of my layout to make changes. See what happened last time I tore out and changed a scene: ruclips.net/video/Z2HslZZRMh4/видео.html
The old helix looks pretty well made and a good job! It almost looks wide enough for 2 parallel tracks.
It's never about how you do what you love as long as you are able to keep doing it well life goes on is what matters. Your an imperfect human being first and I know we do not always come first. You have to take care of your own family and congregation first so I thank God for anything you do as it's a treat for all us train loves on RUclips.
Demolition, deconstruction. Potato, potato. Good video, Ron. I've had HO scale equipment since about 2009. I bought my own house about 8 years ago but haven't even started on building my layout. Heck, I haven't even finished unpacking! So goes the life of this bachelor.
How exciting this must be, adding more layout is always a dream for everyone. Looking forward to seeing it all come together....thanks for sharing....Jack 👍
Sound is fine!
It's just a bit more echoey then I like, but new flooring et al will help that.
Lovely pup.. pleased to meet him.
Thanks. We have really enjoyed him these past several months.
Cant wait to see what the new expansion will look like. That reminds me that I need to post a new video for my page to update everyone what is going on with my layout since I have moved into a new house. Good luck on the remodeling of your basement. Especially in the area that is close by to me. Wichita Falls is only 45 miles away from me and I have gone there a lot to watch trains go by. I even took my boys there one day and sit around waiting on a train to move. The conductor even blew the horn to let us know that they was fixing to move. It was a good day.
Excited about this and what it’s going to bring to your layout. Looking forward to everything coming up, can’t wait to follow along!
Great update Ron!
We're looking forward to the progress.
My brother, a retired minister, is also good with wood working. Thank goodness he built most of my bench work. My compliments to both of you. My expertise trends more to electrical work, although with my disability it's a struggle getting below at times. All my feeders to my Kato N scale track is soldered. - Scorpio
I grew up working summer's with a carpenter and did residential construction through college and grad school, so I have some background.
Very much enjoyed your demo video. I noticed you said you precisely cut the blocks between the levels. Your a better carpenter than most finish carpenters if you can do that 👍
I would suggest using threaded rods for absolutely precise adjustment to grade. I built o large helix as part of a crew on a friends layout and when finished we were able to make minute adjustments using a caliper and eye by turning the supporting nuts on the rods even a 1/4 or less of a turn. The adjustments are precise. We used 24 turn to the inch but 18 turn would have been sufficient. One of the crew is an engineer and came up with a quick and easy system to spin the nuts into position on the rods. RUclips video listed under Jim Walsh
Consider this alternative to give yourself a break.
Good luck
Joe Valentine
Maybe you could store that helix in my basement for like ever🤷♂️. Looking forward to the new series of videos. Thanks for ALL the great info. Joe
LOL. Hi Joe. I've had similar offers from several people.
Demos are so painful to watch! Great vid Ron. Can't wait to see the new layout.
it seems the helix is more functional that imitating anything real. It is a clever way to gain elevation in a small space
I love the use of screws in construction. My projects are very much the two-steps-forward, one-step-back type, and using screws makes that much easier.
I’m looking forward to seeing your expansion. Maybe it will give me the inspiration I need to actually build the layout I have been planning for several years!
My first thought: literally: Woah, Woah, go easy on that crap, man.
Would love to see your new layout expansion. Hopefully, it would give me some inspiration for my layout that I was planning for a year or so and just never got around to making, even though I have all the "basic" a.k.a. minimal supplies.
Maybe I could have that helix?😝
Ron, Congrats on the new upcoming renovations to the house and the layout. I am looking forward to the videos of the expansion and the track planning. Cute puppy, and well behaved. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
Hey Ken. Good to hear from you as always. I am extrememly pumped about the expansion. Everyone will see why as I can show what it will mean operationally and scenicly on the layout...And yes, Snoop Dog is the best behaved puppy I have ever had.
super excited to see the expansion
Thanks. Me too.
NW Loop 820. Well familiar with the area over by White Settlement when I worked at General Dynamics as an engineer on the F16 C and D models.
Put levels on the bottom of the legs for the new helix
Very cool Ron! I look forward to seeing the progress of the layout in the weeks to come. Tony
The deconstruction of your layout is great and it gives you a chance to work on things that you were not pleased with, change is good. Looking forward to future videos of the build.
Hey Big Bill. Yes I'm pretty stoked about the expansion.
Hi Ron great video as always sir and look forward to watching your expansion project , Snoop looks like a cool dude. God bless stay safe and keep HIGHBALLING HOGGER 😎👉
Golden doodles are the best dogs in the history of dogs
Laminate flooring is definitely a winner! Goldfen Doodles are awesome. Our next door neighbors have two, and they occasionally find their way into our yard (which is OK with us).
That loose caulk location... that's exactly where it'd happen to me if I had a helix! 🤣
Hey Christopher. Yes, sometimes Murphy's law bites us in the butt.
@@RonsTrainsNThings My butt is full of teeth marks.
You should do a layout tour
Exciting things! Looking forward to what's next!
Exciting changes, home remodeling and layout changes. Good luck, Ron.
Thanks.
DeWalt. Good man.
Only way to go.
Always helpful
Wow!!!! Ron.. seeing you lift that monster I can only imagine what the weight of that helix was. Seeing it in place one would never guess the nightmares that you've been dealing with as far as the track coming up in a most horrible place to get to to make a repair. Looking forward to the future upgrades to the layout.
I’m looking forward to the new expansion of the layout..
Wow! Can't wait to see what you do. Thanks for sharing.
I too start in the second week in August spending the money and time to make room, level the ground, build a new fence, and pour a concrete pad for a shed for my new layout. I sold my test layout which will be gone tomorrow. The new shed that will be built next year will be 12 feet by 16 feet. Wish I could go 20? but I just can't seem to swing it. However? It will be a nice insulated, central air and heating, with 70 amp beaker box to supply Power and lights. Can't wait to get that going. I will be watching what you do closely. After all I have two helix's to build. I plan on staying tune.
That sounds like an exciting project. Be sure to keep us updated on how building is going. Good luck.
I would suggest that you double track the new helix as it will eliminate a bottle neck and it will also act as a passing siding.
A cool benefit of a helix is it works as a "holding pattern" for trains, giving a separation between "unrelated" scenes. For example, if you want a snowy scene in an otherwise summer layout, you may not want the train rushing in and then out of a short tunnel.
Hi there just a quick one to say that I'm looking forward to seeing what you do for the new extension. I have my helix and layout on screw feet as my room is a bit uneven and has moved a bit of the years
A 44" helix, man I wish I could get away with one that small. Mine is 52" and it's still to small. Guess that's what I get for modeling in HO instead of N
New fun things ahead, great stuff. Thanks for sharing. Everyone loves destruction!
Feel free to send that helix over.
😂😂😂 You are not the first to make that offer. Thanks for the comment, Jimmy. Congrats on the 10K.
I look forward to seeing how the helix is built
A helix with a “ sag an all” in Saginaw? Great to see the expansion and all the new lessons. Reconsider a double track helix, it can be unused if u like but available in case something happens to the main track and allows for staging or storage. Hopefully this frees up space to make north yard into the diamond yard it used to be so you can have equall length classification tracks. I can’t wait for all of the new videos on all of the things that were already finished before you started sharing.
Hi Derek. I do not plan to chang North Yard. It is already a diamond yard, just without the ladder on the north end. The class tracks are all the same length. What this will do is allow me space to model Saginaw the way I want--something that wasn't possible with the space I had before. It will also allow some open country scenery on the upper deck as well as a relocated and expanded model of Bowie, TX.
+1 for 44" radius. Good move. Also recommend double track helix to eliminate delays and provides a passing location. You can always 'bad order' one track if you want single track ops for a change.
In my case, I have a passing siding immediately at the top and bottom of the helix, so I didn't plan for 2 tracks. That said, if I had a problem with a track, a second would give me a backup.
@@RonsTrainsNThings Certainly. Another possible value of the second track is to stage a train. Don't know if that works for your ops scheme but worth considering in the design stage.
Great to see what you've been up to on your layout.
That's a great idea on the first turn of the helix.
One thing you might try if wanting to keep an assembly together is to use a sawsall to cut the screws between adjacent pieces of wood. I imagine you might have been able to remove the helix in one piece, well maybe a few pieces, with the sawsall method.
Thanks Ron!
Hey Bruce. I thought of that after the fact, but I couldn't have reached all the screws anyway.
@@RonsTrainsNThings You made the best decision as I can only be a 'sidewalk superintendent' from this distance.
Cool video 👍🙋🏻♂️
Greetings Gert
Thanks, Gert. I've been noticing your comments lately. Thanks for watching and for your comments of the videos. 👍👍
It seems so sad to see it being demolished. You are very brave. You had put a lot of work into it. p.s. more of Snoop please.
Hi, Peter. A couple people have expressed interest in the helix, so who knows. It may live on. I promise you will see more of Snoop, maybe sooner than you think.
With the time you put into building it, I certainly can't fault you for wanting to hang on to your old helix for a while.
Meanwhile, I'm dreaming of the day when I have enough space for a railroad that requires a helix...
I know some do not like a helix, but in my case it allowed me to double the amount of railroad I could fit in a smallish space.
Hi Ron
If you don’t want a lot of wood, it’d be better to build a hexagon helix. If you’re asking, I’m very happy to answer.
Greets Andy
Good video Ron. I model HO but really enjoy what you do in N as much of it can be transitioned into HO.
Thanks, and you might be interested to know that I have some HO projects coming up soon.
Awesome Ron!!!! Love your videos! Your dog looks well behaved
Yes, he is the best behaved puppy I've ever had.
Ron's Trains N Things What do you use for track and code?
HI RON ITS IS RANDY AND I AM A BIG FAN AND I AM BUILDING MODEL TRAIN HO SCAE AND I AM MODEL MONCTON N.B GORDON YARD CN THANKS RON FRIENDS RANDY
This can be a good thing. Bob
That came out relatively easy. Looking forward to the expansion. Have you seen Trackside Scenery's gator board helix. Been thinking about the possibility of adding that someday. Thanks for sharing. Randy
Hey Randy. gator board would be an interesting way to do if weight was a consideration. Since I'm sittiing on a solid floor and gator board is fairly expensive, I think I'll stick with plywood, but I will be sure to check that out. Thanks for mentioning it.
thx for showing the helix demolition. cant wait to see the new changes and construction process.
i have thought for a future layout to build a risen level toward the back that ties into the helix. then the helix would require fewer turns.
i would want to model a mountain for half of the helix to look realistic. i would leave the right half open to allow access. i also think helixes are cool.
i like your dog. i had a pure bred Golden, he was very smart and a great companion for 14 years. hated to see him go but unfortunately dieing is part of life. it was great to have him around from pup to old dog. i now have a shepherd mix and she is becoming as much legend as my Golden. Shepherds are smart and loyal too.
What branch of service does Major Changes represent? Glad to see you support your Military fans, maybe get an enlisted guy on the show at some point.
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Hi Ron enjoyed the video I noticed that when you were showing the highway or loop 820 in fort Worth that there was kind of a lake off to the right that wouldn't be modeling benbrook lake would it?
Ron, looks like a lot of awesome videos ahead !!! How does Snoop get along with your cat ???
Barry
Once they settled in they get along pretty well.
always exciting to expand on a layout....although as someone who is trying to figure out how to build a helix....this kinda hurts lol
Thanks, Ron. Lots of Hand of God action here, but then you are used to that. The audio is fine, had you not said anything, I would not have noticed. I have another car for you to replicate. I think you did an engine that had suffered a fire. On Sunday night, the UP yard (Bailey yard) in North Platte NE had a car carrier catch fire and all is a total loss, about 1/2 million they say. There are photos of the car online, and it doesn't look as bad as one might expect, but I am sure the steel is compromised with those temps. Have fun with the floor and the expansion. Will be watching.
Wow, I'll have to look for that. Sad but interesting to see. Thanks for your comment.
I too have tons of feeders in my helix and I still get stalls. I model N scale also.
I'd like to put a shed and turntable on my setup, but only having a sheet of plywood to work with, how to go about doing it?
hey ron another great vidio, while you were tearing out your helix you mentioned a load limiting bulb, i am new to dcc and am courious as to what the bulb is used for.
Hi, Mike. I use 1156 taillight bulbs to limit current and to manage short circuits on the layout. The easiest explanation is to say I made a video about it. Here is a link: ruclips.net/video/6e6IecGiNtM/видео.html
@@RonsTrainsNThings thank you ron, i like the fact that the bulb will light and show where to look for the short. thanks again
Smart because he is part golden retriever - they are smartest dog I ever owned
Agreed 👍
Ron, I hate helices for many reasons. If I ever rip out either or both of mine, I will find a way to avoid replacing them, perhaps using a gradual, around-the-room incline. Admittedly, though, my layout isn't multi-level in the traditional sense. Trains go down my helices only to reach staging. And if I had to use a helix, I would make sure that it's open and accessible from all sides, so that trains and track in the helix can be reached easily without crawling under the layout. ...Roy
OHHHH PU YOU Panama,
Though I agree all side oh the helix, including the inside, must be reachable and repairable, Ron is also correct that a helix offers the sense of time the consist needs to travel under. Of course you presently ONLY go to staging. Wait till you need more towns and scenery. The lower level may need to start Operating.
As I wrote to you on your channel my big boys and I have started a rehab of my Upstate N.Y. layout 11 days ago. Still a lot of demo to do, but the helix, in the mushroom, slipped out like track jointer before soldering.
We are saving the helix for another purpose, but this weekend we are shutting down the Bar Room. Across the hall. Since behind the back bar we will be building two dogbone shaped, DNA styled, helices. From the ceiling soffit (about 12 feet high) down to 4 1/2 feet off the floor. The early plans are to do a track loop. Behind the Seeburg jukebox. Actually in the adjoining room. And return up to the ceiling on the opposing dog bone. NO REVERSING LOOPS NEEDED.
My love to your wife. Watch you soon,
~Jim
Hi Roy. I know you are not alone here. In a perfect world, I would prefer to have the same distance that is consumed in my helix in open layout. In this world, however, that isn't an option. My basement just isn't configured to allow for that. This helix served me pretty well. I agree about the open plan, and this helix was as open as possible in its location. Unfortunately there was a back wall and that is where my failrue happened--naturally. The new helix will be in the middle of the room, righ next to my spiral staircase (appropriate) and will be completely open, not to mention larger on the inside thus easier to get inside.
Sounds like an interesting plan.
Well Ron maybe this will help me get off my butt and work on my layout as I fix the problems that I had on the first layout.
Well good luck and let us know how it goes. Specifically what kinds of problems are you working to fix?
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I'd love to see some track planning tips... I'm personally planning a point-to-point from Amarillo to Pueblo, CO. And I'm just looking at Google maps and trying to figure out how I'm going to squeeze it in and what to keep/leave out. Even with a decent amount of room to work with it's frustrating to see how much you will have to cut :)
Hi Chris. What era are you planning to model? Will you be modeling the Darhart sub direction or the Boise City sub? You are modeling essentially the next segment of the same line I model--the Wichita Falls sub.
@@RonsTrainsNThings The era will be 2006 or newer - I'd have preferred mid-nineties just after the BNSF merger, but when I started collecting locomotives I wasn't as familiar with the history as I should have been and about half of them have the "swoosh" paint scheme which apparently didn't exist until 2006. Whoops :) I'll probably do the Boise city sub, for no other reason than that the curve of that track leaving Amarillo lines up with how I'd set up the room :)
A Sawsall would have helped a ton. Saw the bottom layer and you're through :-)
Yes, but I don't think I could reach the back screws without cutting the wall. Plus I wanted to show how I built it.
Excellent ideas.Great job 🚂
Just some thoughts and I'm no expert... if the upper deck wasn't so high up you wouldn't have had to build 9.5 loops! Probably too late but on your support legs include leveler bolts so if you need to adjust the height over time, you can adjust it. I look forward to seeing your progress...
The upper deck is where it is because I have grain elevators on the lower deck and need the clearance.
Almost hit tumbs down but that would have just been mean. And I know we're that Helix can end up. FYI big smile on my face ☺. I know I can probably look back but what do you recommend for the tallest static grass for N Scale???. I'm at that point. Picked up 2 and 4 mil. Couldn't find 3 even if you can. Don't know if they make. As always thank you and the best for your expansion and to your family 👪
I think they only produce static is even lengths. 2 & 4 mm are what I use. 6 is way too tall for N scale.
Thank you Sir. What I thought. Please pray 🙏 for us 🇺🇸 and the world 🌎. God bless, Chris
You really should do a new updated layout tour, perhaps after you start the new expansion, because the last one you did was three years ago!
Yes, when I get the track laid on the new expansion I will do just that. I did do one for NMRA-X back in April. I think it is on the NMRA Facebook page.
14:43 WIRES!!!!!!!!!!
I was referring to the rails the wires were connected to, but yes.
I really like your videos even though I model HO scale. I was looking real hard at how you constructed your helix as that is the next phase of my layout, getting from level 1 to level 2. I have made a template where 8 pieces would make a full loop and I'm routing to save on plywood. What's your thoughts on that? I am also curious to know if you will eventually disassemble the old helix to recoup some of the track inside? Take care! - Jason
Hey Jason. I will not be reclaiming any of the track. I don't think it would be possible anyway. I have had a couple people express interest in buying the helix, so who knows. I built my helix similarly to what you describe, except I cut my pieces to be 1/4 turn instead of 1/8. By making the 1st turn a single solid piece I could get the grade perfect. Above that, if my spacers are cut exactly to length, every turn matches the 1st. Like you said, this way I can get about 4 turns out of a sheet of plywood instead of 2. I will be showing all of this in detail when I build the new helix, but realistically that my be September...or October. LOL. BTW, you might be interested to know that I have some HO projects coming up soon.
@@RonsTrainsNThings I was going to do a double track main helix at 28"R and 30"R but I decided to go single to lower track cost and going 29"R so I have enough room between track and supports for articulate locos and cars. But with as wide of a radius I'm doing, If I did 1/4 turns, I would be lucky to get 4 cuts out of a sheet of plywood. I can get 16 1/8 turn cuts if positioned correctly.
Doodles are very friendly lovable fuzz balls
Yes, he is a very social dog and quite well behaved for a puppy.
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Well Ron...I guess...it's fantastic for the family to have a basement remodel. Being a helix fan I am a bit torn down whenever I see a helix torn down. I will attempt to be patient to see the new design.
A note on the old. You seemed unsure as what to do with your old helix? My BEST suggestion would be to contact an area STEAM Railroad Club. I don't necessarily mean steam Locomotion. I'm suggesting your donating your old helix to a Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/ & Math Education Group or train club. We who STEAM use our base principle (my club uses Model Railroads) as a teaching tool for children, tweens, & teens to develop an interest in all sciences. The facilitators, group leaders, & kid's would LOVE having it. For years to come.
If your interested, and not knowing where you are, I would say check with Train Clubs or course. But check with engineering or technical colleges near you. Or a large school district in your area. If they can't help, and I can't believe I'm writing this, chuck it.
God's love to the entire family, including CoVid Pup,
Jim
That is a great idea, Jim. Thanks. I've already been contacted by someone who may want it. I never really dreamed anyone would want it, but I'm more than willing to share it with some wo can use it, especially for educational purposes.
Are you going to have just one track or 2 tracks on your new helix? Also I have notice that if I did it I would have cross overs before and after the helix so if one track is messing up you can still cross over and continue operating. Good Luck.
I have a passing siding at the top and bottom of the layout, and waiting for incoming trains is part of the railroading experience, so just one track in the helix.
@@RonsTrainsNThings I was watching Sparky107107 and he had 2 tracks and he was running a train extra long heavy hauler and going up on the inside and got hung up so he had to back it down, than on the way down it went into the other track and if there was another train it would of caused a wreck.
Anyway Ron, thank you and I hope the information I gave you will help. I would go wider on the plywood so all my rolling stock will work.
Also have you seen the guy who did a black plastic helix. He even used the supports from the plastic. It looks really interesting, also looked strong and durable.
How many feet of track on the helix?
96 feet...the new one will be 101 feet.
@@RonsTrainsNThings At about $5.00 per three feet that is $168.00 and 1.3 scale mile os track. Seems like an expensive way to gain altitude.
In my new layout, I’ve been torn between having a helix or not. I may end up running steam on the upper deck and keep the two decks separate. Like two different layouts.
But then I think, that’s a whole lot more space on the upper deck to run long consists. Lol.
My Model railroaders lament.
Hi Mark. I understand. I debated for a year before I decided for sure. I know some people hate a helix. I have actually liked mine and it has opened up a limited space for a decentn layout. The biggest complaint I always heard was that the train was out of sight for too long. That is why I left mine open. Good luck to you.
Is the helix up on Ebay yet??? ;)
No, but I have had interest expressed already.
I do not envy you on a new helix.
Mike
Ho Mike. I don't have quite as much aversion to a helix as many people do. I know you didn't care for it. I think if I can fix my couple mistakes from this one I can have a good experience with the helix. The 1 positive thing about the helix is it puts a lot of run in between key locations on the layout. Time adds to the illusion of operations.
so is all that track going to be saved. or did you glue it down like me, and now it is OUT A HERE
The flex is glued down. Flex track is rarely worth saving anyway. I don't know how I'd install helix track reliably and be able to remove it intact.
Ron buddy! I think you're a great guy and you have a wonderful channel and you have lots of great information and helpful tips and are a wonderful asset to the modeling community and I have no dislike of you as a person at all or do I have any ill will toward you. Please do not take offense to what I have to say. That is not my intention. On that note, the two Model Railroad Academy commercials you have are driving me frickin' nuts. I'd say they are before at least 7 out of 10 videos I watch on average and probably 4 out of 10 as a commercial in the video. One even showed before this video and one was the first commercial in the video. I was watching a video of a running session that was right before covid hit and I be damned if you weren't in the video talking in the background louder than everyone else.(Because you were right beside the camera guy running the train he was taping, not because you're loud and trying to talk over anyone. Not saying that.) Saying that though I'm about ready to scream everytime I hear your voice. I almost didn't watch this video because of this. I just couldn't resist saying nothing any longer. Aaahhhh!!! LOL! Ok now that I got that off my mind and out there I'll feel better and we can move on. Its awesome that you're going to be able to build onto the layout and maybe remodel the existing layout to be better. I'm ready to see the new layout extension videos and what you have planned. Looks like the first helix you ever built was very well constructed and looked very rigid. No hard feelings I hope. Stay well. -Wil 👍
Hi Will. As for the MRA spots, I was paid to record those. They belong to MRA. I have NO control over their use or placement, so I can't help you there. I hear them constantly too, and my family rolls their eyes everytime they hear one start. As for the video you mentioned, yes, that was from Prairie Rail in Kansas City in February at Jon Percy's layout and Jason just happened to be filming the session I attended there.
I think you must be home bound so long you have become destructive. 🤣
Actually, being home more has imspired us to do some much-needed work on the house that we have been planning for a long time. Part of that includes moving the family room upstairs, expanding the layout, and setting up a proper studio where the fireplace is. I'm pretty excited about all of that.
I am considering a helix? Do you model in HO or "N"?
I model in N scale. Good luck with that helix.
Well, so far, I'm not convinced that I want a helix. Between you and Roy Smith's experiences, I don't think they're for me.
I get that they aren't for everyone, but my experience was pretty good. Just need a couple adjustments.
This was a lot less fun without the saws all and sledgehammer. Looks like more work ahead. Good luck.
Yes, lots of fun work ahead...enough to keep me busy for a while.
Helix’s Looks Like A damn Headache too Time Consuming.
Make sure you have a good track on your hair .
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No, happy! New improved helix coming.
Dude, could you say Helix one more time???? You can say "it" ya know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ron;
Sorry. I think this video should have been done in about 2 minutes. Most of it was a gigantic waste of time. Watching someone removing screws is akin to watching paint dry.
When you get around to the video discussing building the replacement helix, I hope you discuss why a helix beyond one loop is really necessary.
I realise this is old but I enjoy long form videos. We get to see a more realistic overview of the work involved. There are already plenty of shorter videos for those with shorter attention spans.
And on your last comment, I'm curious... what would be the use case for a helix with one turn on this layout?
Excellent video as always I enjoyed your helix tear down and I would suggest that in building your next helix you use threaded rod. Threaded rod allows you to make infinite adjustments to the grade I built one on a friends layout and in the end we were able to use a caliper and I contact to get the grade precisely we used 24 turn to the inch rod but in the end we found that 18 turn would have been more than sufficient think about it and give it a try
One of our crew Jim Walsh has a video on how to quickly put the nuts on the threaded rod is an engineer and thinks we are outside the box good luck on your next…