12-30-2014, 04:49 AM
I think that there was an article in MR a couple of years ago where a club had made an elevator/storage rack for use on their layout.
If you are considering an elevator you need to assess your woodworking/metal working skills as well as your mechanical and electronic/electrical skills.
There is usually an ad in MR for an elevator/storage cassette 4' long for about $400 or 6' long for @ an extra $150.
It is an achievable means to transfer your trains between levels, but you may find it draws more attention than the rest of the layout. A bit like the toy parking garage with the elevator, all the fun is in lifting the cars to park them.
Mark
If you are considering an elevator you need to assess your woodworking/metal working skills as well as your mechanical and electronic/electrical skills.
There is usually an ad in MR for an elevator/storage cassette 4' long for about $400 or 6' long for @ an extra $150.
It is an achievable means to transfer your trains between levels, but you may find it draws more attention than the rest of the layout. A bit like the toy parking garage with the elevator, all the fun is in lifting the cars to park them.
Mark
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