Ivy, VA roadbed

Homasote spline installed at the new location for Ivy, VA. The siding on the aisle side is the Westvaco Pulpwood location. The siding into the backdrop is for the grocery warehouse located away from the mainline. Since the building is not visible from the mainline, it will not be modeled, but the hidden siding will hold about 3 boxcars.

Helix update

Helix progress

Level one track completed, level two cork down and sanded. Another 3/4 turn and its testing time!

Helix progress

Parts to start the......

HELIX!

Tonight I started cutting the trapezoid segments for the helix. The helix is a 2.5 turn 30" radius helix at roughly 2% grade.

I wanted to use radius cuts, but the wasted plywood was an issue. I'm using 3/4" cabinet grade (8 ply).

The joints will be glued and kerf jig joint screwed. I've used this system for the valances as well as some furniture I have built. It's very strong and reliable.

More progress pics

Upper deck will be Waynesboro, VA and lower will be Crozet, VA. Towns will be offset from each other. I really should have cleaned up before taking these ......

Progress pics

New peninsula under construction. Upper deck will be close to Fishersville, VA and the lower deck is between Ivy, VA and Mechums Creek Bridge.