Helix completed and some scenery work
Had a busy weekend working on the railroad. First up, the helix. After two months of off and on work I finally got it completed and installed in it’s space. I’m working on gluing down the lower level track first. I’m really glad I re-did it double track. I feel I like I’m using all the available space to its fullest potential.
Once the track in installed I’ll wire up the helix for power.
I also did some work on the lower level backdrop. I first painted in some background and horizon mountains. I think it turned out fairly well for someone with no artistic talent. 
I wasn’t sure how big to make the trees and stuff on the horizon line, but I think it works.
I then started to place strips of cardboard to build up some cliffs. I’ll hot glue those in place as I work on it this week.
Great looking helix. Did you install the track as you built the helix upwards, or after the frame was complete?
As I built each loop, I added roadbed, track, and soldering the joints. I repeated this process through all the turns of the helix. Made getting the track in there a lot easier.
Can you direct me to any building/construction details on your helix?
Hi there,
If you do a search for Helix in the search box above, you should find all my previous posts about it’s construction.