I have just purchased a peco streamline code 83 diamond crossing #6.I believed that i was able too use this too switch tracks but have found out i may have wasted my money as there are no moving parts.As you know i am anewbie too this hobby so where exactlly would you use this crossing and for what purpose other than to cross over.Would i be right in saying i need a double crossover at £50.00 OMG.Or could i use two Y points one at either end ?
Hello all,
Could you provide a part number for the item you have?
I suspect rather than a crossover you need a Double Slip Switch.
When you say:
Are you talking about being able to switch a train from one track to the other like the this double crossover pictured?
Hope this helps.
A crossing is just that. It crosses an adjacent track without permitting the train to run on the adjacent track.
If you want to connect two adjacent tracks, you will need two turnouts to form a crossover.
If you want a dual function, crossing and crossover, you want a double slip.
Rich
The OP says there are no moving parts so it pretty much has to be a crossing. http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Peco-HO-SLU8364-Code-83-6-Diamond-Crossing-p/pec-slu8364.htm
I think the “DOUBLE SLIP” switch is what you are looking for.
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That being said, I have never used one, but I have a spot in my proposed track plan that is perfect for one.
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What is the reliablity of such a monster? I would be using the Shinohara/Walthers code 83 number 6 double slip. Does anyone have experience with this?
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-Kevin
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Double slips are generally not as reliable as two turnouts connected points-end-to-points-end (on the prototype and the model). The prototype uses them only in extremely tight areas (such as a passenger station throat). Rare in freight trackage.
Part number SL-E8364 I was hoping to be able to switch from one track to the next but unfortunatlly i cant so do i need a switching crossover.At the moment my crossover goes from bottom right to top left and bottom left to top right how do i go from bottom left to bottom right and then reverse from bottom right to top left.From what i have researched i need a double slip crossover?
As you previously indicated, the SL-E8364 is a crossing.
It is not entirely clear what you are trying to accomplish but take a look at the diagrams provided by cuyama. It sounds as if you are looking for a double crossover.
Won’t the two crossovers that you already have accomplish what you are describing? Can you post a track diagram?
Rich
I dont think im going to use it as my layout is all freight i havnt gone with a proto layout its more somthing i came up with my self.I find it difficult to copy someone elses work.I find it easier to create my own as i understand its function more and its uses if that makes sense.[*-)]
Yep, that makes total sense. Good luck with your layout.
Rich
Here is a very quick vid of the progress no sound as i hate talking on camera do you think its practical or is there too much track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FX-Ab4ySd4&feature=youtu.be
Looks like this is what your looking for.
I built this double crossover from four Atlas #6 Custom Line turnouts and a 19° crossing.
My Blog Post on the construction:
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-25-2012-my-double-crossover.html
Mel
Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951
Looks really nice but from what ive heard you dont really see them on freight lines.Did you watch the video i posted and do you think its too much track in one area.
You can never have too much track in my opinion.
On the video, what does that track work represent, a yard?
Rich
Model Railroading is what you want; I wanted a double crossover on my layout. My layout started out as Southern Pacific articulated locomotive heavy freight using a single Cab Forward. As time passed I got into early 50s passenger service also. Build your layout for the way you want it, if you want a double crossover do it to it, I did.
Mel
Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951
My Model Railroad
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
Bakersfield, California
Thats right i planned on been able to take freight from a container terminal on the opposite side along with a cement plant then sort them out at the yard plus an engine house.I agree Mel if your not following a proto type then it doesnt really matter how you do it does it.
Respectfully disagree. If you want your collection of flextrack and turnouts to offer interest and fun in operations, the track plan does matter quite a bit. Although many newcomers seem to prefer only their own counsel, there is much to be learned from established references and best practices.
Good luck with your layout.
Thanks for that i understand what you are saying,have you taken a look at my vid would you say it looks right.Im not sure what you meant by my collection of flextrack and turnouts but what else could i use.
Without seeing all the interconnections in place, the locations and types of industries, etc., it’s not possible for me, at least, to say if it’s workable or not.
Not disparaging your use of the components you have, only making the point that it does matter how they are interconnected.