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N scale Helix Kits

(see below 'How to order') to find out what you will need

A helix is a railway modeller's tool used to gain height in a small space. They eliminate the need for very long track runs on your layout in order to gain height. They can be incorporated into your layout as a feature or hidden from view behind scenery boards etc.

Our helix kits are versatile in that you do not have to purchase a certain number of circles but can build a helix to your own requirements. They can be purchased in a variety of heights in both 00 scale and N scale (see other listing for OO scale helix kits), and added to at a later date by purchasing our 'threaded rods extender kit'.

All our standard kits are supplied in double track versions, 65mm wide for N  gauge. the track bed cut from 6mm MDF. Single track helix available but at same prices as re jigging necessary.

Diameter of helix is 700mm

 Our standard N scale track beds are sized to accept Peco 3rd and 4th radius track or flexible track but we can supply them to fit 1st and 2nd radius or 2nd and 3rd radius track.

We can supply kits for almost all different scales and makes of track, just ask (we will need to know track radius)

REMEMBER: Please allow 21 working days for delivery in normal circumstances, but during busy periods can be longer as all kits are made to order. Highlands & Islands, please contact us for postal charges.

How to order your helix kit

To start your helix you will require a 'Base to 1st Level Circle' kit, (this takes your track bed up from base to approximately 45mm in height). Next, depending on the height you wish to gain, (remembering that each complete circle raises your track bed by 45mm), order the number of 'Additional Circle' kits you require. 

If you require your track bed to exit in the opposite direction it entered, you will require a "Half Circle' kit. If you wish it to exit 90 degrees, left or right of entry you will require either a 'Quarter Circle' kit or a 'Half and a Quarter Circle kit.

We also supply a 300mm long straight entry track bed and a 300mm straight exit  to clear the helix, the exit track bed comes complete with base,threaded rods, pillars and fittings, (see photos).

If, at a later date you wish to increase the height of your helix, in addition to the 'Additional Circle Kit(s)' you will require a 'Threaded Rods Extender Kit', available on the drop down menu. This kit includes 8 x rod extender nuts and 8 x threaded rods cut to suit the the number of additional circles you are ordering).

If you require any assistance or a quotation please message us on ebay or telephone Graham on 07940 129210

Our helix kits are supplied with the required track bed cut from 6mm MDF, supplied in quarter circle sections, threaded rods, nuts, steel penny washers, MDF spacers, MDF bases, white plastic pillars and fully comprehensive assembly instructions. (If you can use a small spanner you can build one of these kits!).

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