In an effort to improve and spice up operations on my layout I have decided to take it to the next level, literally! To enhance and lengthen the mainline run I have added a second level with a semi-helix setup for transition between levels. The helix is made using Woodland Scenics Incline Sets. I use 2% grade sets in an ascending/ descending arrangement where one track climbs as another descends. Both tracks are actually opposite sides of the mainline loop. Behind all of this helix is a level track which serves as a reverse loop for the mainline as well as the yard to turn locomotives and whole trains around. The bottom level is mostly rail yard. This rail yard has its own cab for a yard person to switch separate from the main. The mainline will have two cabs for road operation. This layout is DC Cab control. Provisions are being made to allow all three cabs to be able to run the entire layout. This would allow the yard operator to come out with a yard job and work industries on the main. As of this video the yard cab can only operate in the yard itself, the mainline cabs can operate the entire layout. The upper level will have a siding and some industry switching, so far I have planned for the intermodal yard in the upper section. Otherwise the upper level has not been fully provisioned yet. This video shows some of the progress made over a period of about 2 1/2 months. Included are some pics of the helix construction as well as the finished mainline and yard work. Then onto some video showing trains battling the grades, of them include a 39 car coal train and 3 locos. 39 cars is not the biggest train to haul upgrade, recently had a 54 car train pulled up with about 5 locos working. Also included is some of a friends power, Central Michigan Railway, and some of his rolling stock.