The progress that you are making in your train room is awesome Ed. I really think the shelf in front of the window is a brilliant idea. The final result will be amazing. I am hoping that one day I will make my way over there and see it myself.

I am breaking up my layout and would like to sell some of the pieces as follows :-

Helix 1 : R4000
7 Turn helix connecting the four levels of my layout. A double mainline connects Level 1 to Level 4 and a single mainline connects Level 2 to Level 3. The helix comprises of approximately 70 lengths of Peco Code 80 flex track.
The entrance heights are as follows:- Level 1 – 0mm. Level 2 – 60mm. Level 3 -240mm and Level 4 – 530mm. These heights can be adjusted. The helix is free standing on four wooden legs.

Helix 2 : R1000
5 Turn helix that connects Level 1 to Level 2 on the opposite end of the layout. This helix consists of approximately 20 lengths of Peco Code 80 flex track. The deck seperation height for this helix is 330mm.

The wood segments of both helices have been lasercut from 9 mm plywood.

Steel Uprights and shelf brackets: R200 per upright.
I designed the steelwork so that the layout can be freestanding - ( No holes have been drilled into the walls. All the steel is Mild Steel that has been powder coated. There are 8 uprights that include the brackets for the top shelf ( Level 1 ) of the layout and the Light Box.

As I start to dis-assemble the layout I will determine what benchwork I can incorporate into my next layout and what I can add to the for sale list.
Additional photos can be seen in the layout showcase section of this forum.
If interested, please phone or sms me on 0761909494, or e-mail me at kevin.ebotse@gmail.com or  kevin@laserfab.co.za

Kevin Chamberlain
Benoni – Jhb.

Cool Ed. Now I have to sort out the pickle in my train room. What a mess. 

What happened to the backdrop that was on the layout before you bought it. Will that not cover the wall...

Thank You Gentlemen. I got a bit of scenery advice on one of the other forums I post to so need to get some supplies and then I will continue. I will send an update soon.

I am glad for you Ed. We talked about a layout of your own, how many times. Finally something small to get your collection running again. I can't wait for my next trip to Cape Town. With the layout, bottomless coffee and Pink Floyd, there are going to be late nights again.

Kevin.

I am still pondering what to do there. I will probably keep some sections of the helix open.

I finally got cracking on some scenery work which keeps me coming back for more. Very relaxing. After work I go and spend about an hour in the evening. On Sunday I will post a before and after photo of the section I am currently working on.

Thanks Ed.

All in anticipation for your next visit.