Bilevel Layouts

Big_Boy_4005 has a tri level layout and Leapin Larry has 5 levels I think. Both have dual helix configuration. See Big_Boy_4005 at the link below

 

 

Tri-Level layout

I found that it's a good way to maximize track running in a given area.  Mine are connected with scenery only, not track switches.  The grade would have taken too long a run in the space I have.

Pick up a OGR magazine.....seems almost every layout they cover is more than a flat board. Even the layout I built at age 5 with a handful of old O-27 track had two levels....

Pretty easy to do.....

We have 3 different levels that are all connected by grades. 3 separate mainlines or you can run it as 1 giant mainline using crossovers and reverse loops.

I have a lower or main level double tracked in T rail and an elevated section with Atlas 072 and a third level on top of a mountain with Lionel oo track. Thebthree levels give a bit of depth perception. Lots of fun.

We do. We have two levels with a difference of 10" between them, primarily done to separate winter from summer scenes.

 

 

Thanks for the comments guys, Matt posted what I am talking about which is basically a shelf layout with multiple shelves. 

Thanks Matt. The link below has a fairly complete set of photos of my layout, although things have changed a bit since they were taken.

 

Let's see an overview of your layout.

 

 

 

I only had room for an 8 x 12, so going "up" was the only way to cram in even more trains!!

 

 -Mike

PTC

 

beautiful pictures of your layout

 

congratulations