N SCALE HELIX BUILD: Unboxing laser-cut N scale helix kit
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- Опубліковано 9 лис 2020
- Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I unbox the laser-cut N scale helix kit, and then progress with the building of this kit. I'll show you all the steps and explain the process as I build this helix.
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The laser-cut helix kit was bought from Gleiswendel Shop (Track Helix shop) www.gleiswendelshop.de/
This is a German company supplying laser-cut model railroad helix kits in Z scale, N scale, TT scale and HO scale. Please note the website is in German (their English-translation site is incomplete), so I used a combination of rusty German and Google Translate to choose and place my order.
Website: www.chicagosubnscale.com/
Facebook: / chicagosubnscale
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Looks like a neat kit. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Thanks Dave! Glad you liked it - yes, great kit and makes is so quick and easy.
Looks like a nice setup. Bob
Thanks Bob!
Despite what I said, excellent video. Thanks for sharing the dimensions.
Glad you liked it! It’s a great product
Very neat system, looks great
It is great, such a time-saver!
Great video. The kit looks easy to put together. 👍
Thank you! Yes, it was relatively easy...you just need to make sure you're careful with the measurements
Nicely produced video. This is definitely the way to add a helix, much easier than making your own. I was sceptical at first that you were using Kato track but no longer as I see how much easier it is than laying double, super elevated flex track. Looking forward to following the build and installation.
Thank you, David! Yes, I wasn’t sure about using Kato track until I saw a video by Mike Fifer showing how he built a helix using the same track. Much easier and can be done after the helix is built. Next video will show the track install (although might post a teaser video on my Facebook page - search for BNSF Chicago Sub in N Scale on Facebook
Excelente trabalho, parabéns!
Obrigado, que bom que gostou!
I’m on my 4th attempt now! If I fail again, I’ll purchase a kit!
I’ll definitely go this way again...so much easier!
Very nice video and kit. Thanks for sharing - will definitely have a look. Just wondering - would it not be easier to lay the track and wire it as you go along, or did you just assemble for demonstration?
Glad you liked it. I did consider adding the track as I went, but with Kato Unitrack it was so easy to add it afterwards. In fact, it allowed me to adjust it more and move it around to suit
Would be even better if they produced a kit which matched the Kato super-elevated track!
Dave, there is a UK company that makes one for the Kato track, but they currrently have a very long lead time, plus it is made from MDF (Medium-density fibreboard), whereas this one is made from plywood, which I prefer
Fantastic video cause I have been looking for a quality prebuilt helix system. I will probably go for these. Does he ship to the USA?
Liked and subscribed!
I might go with your suggestion at the end to find a company here in America.
Thank you! Glad you like it. No idea if that company ships to the USA unfortunately. However I’m sure there are equivalent companies in the US who would be a lot cheaper...plus you wouldn’t have to translate everything 😀
Nice video on the Helix.can I ask what is the % rise/fall. I'm currently waiting on a helix kit from a UK manufacturer for my own layout. The rise/fall is 2.15% - so interested to know if your kit from Germany has the same gradient. Cheers Euan
Hi Euan. Glad you like the video! The % gradient is about a 2.5% grade (according to AnyRail).
Would you guys have links to where you purchased the kits?
For the life of me, I cannot find anything besides track side scenery.
@@Wrathchildss www.gleiswendelshop.de/ is where I got mine from (German website), but I’ve also looked at www.modelrailwaysolutions.co.uk/collections/helix-kits (based in the UK). Haven’t used theirs so can’t comment on quality
I’ll make sure to check them out! Thanks!!
I wonder if the cost of this is on-par with scratch building when all things are considered (materials, errors, etc.)?
I doubt it...helix and baseboard kits are not cheap, and I think even with materials, time, etc, it'll work out a lot more. But...I'll definitely choose it again as it saves so much time and aggro 😀
What is the diameter of the Helix? What dia/number Kato track did you use?
Hi Todd! I'm using the Kato 20-181 (414/381mm Super Elevated) track. Helix is 95cm (37.4”) diameter
How many cars can you pull on this grade without helper units, etc. Assuming maybe you have 2-3 locos in front and that is all.
Hi Joe. I've only tested with 10 autoracks so far - a single ScaleTrains Dash9 struggles and wheelslips halfway round the first curve, but with 2 at the front goes up nicely. I haven't tested with my Kato units yet, but based on previous tests, my Kato locos have a lot more pulling power - will test it this weekend
@@peter_borcherds I think that is my fear of using a helix, I enjoy running long trains (75+ cars) and doubt any helix could work with a train that length. My kato Dash 9s can pull 75+ cars no issue on flat surface, but with a grade I begin to wonder. What grade is your helix?
@@jbdbackfan I think it’s about a 2.27% grade (according to AnyRail), quite steep. Most go for a bigger helix with lower grades, but I was limited to space
How much did that helix cost ? Great video
Thank you! I can’t remember off the top of my head, but think it was in the mid £300’s (mid $400’s)
Please don't waste video time unpacking.
Totally agree…but it’s useful to some people who want to know what is included in the kit - they’re not cheap, so it’s nice to know
Or a washer falling down a piece of allthread.