Helix is underway
After a delay, I finally got to work this weekend on doing prep work on the helix components before starting construction.
As previously mentioned, I’m using a kit from Ashlin Trains for my helix. This saves me the hassle of cutting all my own circular parts and supports, etc… since I don’t have the needed the tools. The one problem I’ve found though is some of the slots in the support columns are just a hair to small for the circular pieces. You can probably push and wiggle them in, but it can a be hassle and you risk breaking something.
So I grabbed some metal files from the toolbox and started filing away at the upper opening in each slot that needs a little widening. This leaves me a nice sized slot that lets the circular pieces easily slide in for gluing later.
I’ve also received my order of signals from Custom Signals Systems for the layout and they look fantastic! I can’t wait to get them hooked up. Of course, I still need to finish the wiring panel for logic hardware. I’ll probably get around to that in a few weeks once the helix done.
