My Big Shed layout

[LoudMusic]

No one ever said it was going to be easy

One thing I've seen guys really start to do is use all-thread as the upright supports for the helix levels. That way they can adjust it later if necessary without having to rebuild a whole lot.

[cmaceeepc]

Had a big day in the shed today, I was able to build the Helix.







I will start to install framing in the rear of the shed to mount the Helix tomorrow.

Be good

cmaceeepc

[WCWBrassHat]

Looks much better!

Glenn

[cmaceeepc]

With some very cold weather here in Melbourne (Australia) progress has been slow.
I have managed to build the Helix Base unit, temporary fit the helix and build the shelf transition section.

First fit of helix onto base unit


After some fiddling around


and even some more


I am planning tocontinue with the setup of the Helix as well as continue with the shelf and main bench unit this weekend (Spring here in Aus)

cmaceeepc

[cmaceeepc]

This weekend proved to be quite productive, all the main bench is fitted, still needs legs and that one piece of ply in the corner (wrong size mixed in Bunnings pile and I did not check all pieces as I normally do).

Helix
Fitted edge strip to helix deck to stop(minimise) the inevatible derailment hitting the floor.


WHile the glue was drying I started the main bench units




I expect to start the second helix sometime this week(touch wood)

Happy Farthers Day to all the Dads


cmaceeepc

[WCWBrassHat]

You are making good progress. I wish I was doing as well.

Glenn

[Burlington Bob]

Looks like you are making real good progress! Keep posting pictures!

[cmaceeepc]

A bit of progress since last post, bench work inc bench for 2nd Helix are now complete.
I was able to get a printout of the layout, I laid it out to check if I had measured anything wrong but I got it right.
Ordered my flex track during the week - 75 lengths - lots of soldering ahead.
Anyway here are some pictures of latest progress

All the benchwork


The layout on the bench










Work starts on the 2nd helix this week

cmaceeepc

[cmaceeepc]

Hello again

Domestic duties condemed Saturday to being in the service of she who will be obeyed.
Sunday was free of other duties which allowed be to undercoat and the start laying track on the helix(1)
During the week I was able to glue together most of the rings to make up helix(2).
This week either track laying if my flex track arrives or assembing helix(2)

A couple of photoes of helix(1) with track 3/5ths layed
note the size of the 40' coal hopper



Hope all is well

cmaceeepc

[joed2323]

I think you are doing a awesome job with your helix. Your layout will be awesome. I like how you left the inside open so you can get inside, ive seen people just have access to outside of helix and thats not a good idea. You are doing a great job.

How far is your layout off the floor and how much separation do you have between levels? Did you always want to make a multilevel layout? Or was this the only way you could fit what you wanted into the space you have available?
Im stuck trying to decide if i want to add a second level to my layout, and i cant make my mind up if i should bite the bullet and get a helix going. I have the room for a helix, im just unsure about the multi levels. I do like the idea of having double the mainline run though... Im trying to keep my layout expandable so if and when i want to add a second level, i can easily add a helix and make the move up...

Keep the pictures and updates coming. Good to have you aboard