Richard001 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Hello Scalextric track Design Engineers,Could you produce the cross-over from the Classic Era but in the Sport format as shown in the pic. This would be more versatile for your layout-building customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Hi Richard,I presume you are aware of this crossover:https://uk.scalextric.com/products/straight-crossover-c8210?I think they moved away from the half straight crossover as it was done in the Classic track is because the longer full-length straight allows for more reaction time to slow down and avoid a collision.It's the same logic as applied to the 90° R2 crossover curves i.e. you are slowing for a curve anyway so there should be less of a chance of crashing.I also think there is a small issue with the geometry. Well, issue is not the right word... If memory serves it is better / easier or more smooth to make the full length cross over to meet up that the half straight. I remember back in the day trying to make the smallest possible circuit using Classic track and using the half-straight crossover and I was surprised when I could use R1 curvers (smallest radii) to make thing meet up.I am absolutely hopeless at math though so it could just me being a bit daft...Anyway... thanks for your input and who knows, if there are enough arguments for it it might happen after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard001 Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Hello Andy,You are correct on the logic of the existing C8210. The track proposed could introduce a lot of 'bang and bash' fun in a small space when multiple units are used. grinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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