[adecoaches26point4]

Its time to downsize

and a move is imminent

, so the layout will need to be dismantled and slightly reworked.
I am looking at the possible use of track spirals, so I can locate my storage tracks under the scenic station boards

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I am looking for professionally made units as I do not have the time to make my own

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Does any one have any experience of any UK supplier who would make, made to measure units?

David

 

[adecoaches26point4]

QUOTE (60134 @ 24 Jun 2007, 19:07) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Noch produce these in various formats for both HO and N gauge - differing combinations of turns, half turns and so on will give complete spirals and differeing entry and exit points. They also supply catenary to match. Gaugemaster are the UK main agents but other retailers carry Noch.

60134

Many thanks,I'll follow the lead up and see what they have to offer.

David

 

[adecoaches26point4]

Cheers Brian,I'll do that

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I see that the banter is still going well

If I go with the spirals,I will be looking for a 50cm(18 inches in old money) height difference

That should sort the MEN from the BOYS as regards loco hauling power

Five and a half turns at, I hope one meter min radius,Hmm

All the best,

David

 

[adecoaches26point4]

QUOTE (hoarp001 @ 29 Jun 2007, 15:04) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am building one at the moment, so if it works out then maybe I could build one for you? My topic is in the layots section. Il show you when its done.
Thanks,
I'll look forward to seeing the finished unit

All the best,

David

 

[adecoaches26point4]

QUOTE (hoarp001 @ 3 Jul 2007, 19:20) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi David,

I bought the materials for my helix yesterday and im finished already! Its so easy to do, all you need to be able to do is cut out the discs and drill some holes, It takes no time at all....

Il put some pics of mine up late.r..

Very impressed with the result

Still looking for a house with "Suitable" layout room

The spirals will be used if a min space of 6 x 3meters is not found.
Spirals I have constructed in the past were the same principal of construction that you have used,But the base plate for the threaded rod was in the form of a table on legs.
The track spiral was made from 3ply,this allowed for overlaping on the joints.ie:-at the jointing of two sections you reduce the ply thickness to one ply and on the other joining peice to 2 ply for approx 50mm from the ends on each section.
Gluing together to form a sandwich joint,bringing the ply back to 3ply in thickness,or in other words no visable joint and a spiral track bed made in one section from top to bottom.
Is'nt modelling wonderful when you get to do projects like this

All the best,

David