Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I've had several questions regarding traction and the use of Inox or similar sprays on the Birdwood Sub...so I decided to do a rough and ready video showing a long and heavy train , climbing the Helix! Not only is it a 1.8% grade, but being a spiral, the "degree of curvature" is enormous, and puts a lot of extra drag on a train!
Also , I have a lot of new subscribers, so it will also give you a bit of a layout tour, and show you some of my scenery attempts!
Please check the time stamps to view a particular scene.
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Gregg.
Time stamps:
1:00 Adding DPU's
3:00 Assembling train.
4:30 Departing Yard.
7:45 Meet with "CV Shortcuts" test train.
10:50 Overview of train.
11:30 Climbing Helix.
14:00 Meet with Stack train.
17.30 The complete train passes through tunnel.
21:00 Descending the Helix.
I've had several questions regarding traction and the use of Inox or similar sprays on the Birdwood Sub...so I decided to do a rough and ready video showing a long and heavy train , climbing the Helix! Not only is it a 1.8% grade, but being a spiral, the "degree of curvature" is enormous, and puts a lot of extra drag on a train!
Also , I have a lot of new subscribers, so it will also give you a bit of a layout tour, and show you some of my scenery attempts!
Please check the time stamps to view a particular scene.
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Gregg.
Time stamps:
1:00 Adding DPU's
3:00 Assembling train.
4:30 Departing Yard.
7:45 Meet with "CV Shortcuts" test train.
10:50 Overview of train.
11:30 Climbing Helix.
14:00 Meet with Stack train.
17.30 The complete train passes through tunnel.
21:00 Descending the Helix.
