Grenkin Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 A little more progress on ballasting: Question: I think I'd like to make a level crossing on the curve, road is going to be dirt-gravel road. Any suggestions how to make this? I am trying to find videos but they are mostly kits and on the straight. Or this is bad idea? Here is preliminary plan: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moawkwrd Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 There are 3D printed level crossing gates on eBay from various sellers. You could then use plasticard or balsa wood to make the ramps (similar in style to the Peco OO curved set track crossings). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox 17 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Although straight I used an old Triang TT crossing base but made smaller gates from brass which you could do for a curved crossing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Several ways to make a level crossing on a curve. Using gates from some of the 3D printed sources etc sorts that out. It’s just a question of working out where the posts need to go to get it all to line up. To make a road base, a level crossing in UK would generally have a firm ramp either side and centre section rather than just loose gravel/dirt. In yards cinder built up and vehicles did sometimes cross lines but it is usually more specific at a designated crossing. I made my roads from packing paper blended with water to make a slurry and mixed gypsum powder (household wall filler) I like the tarmac like texture it creates when it dries, there are little holes and cracks in it. I made the ramps up to the rails in this. I used DAS air dry clay to make the centre boards between the rails and some foundations for the gate posts. While it’s still soft, push the posts in and pull back out. Once the clay is fully dry superglue the posts in and they will be very secure 😁. If you want to create a dirt road either side, sprinkle the wet mix that road is made from with very fine material. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 That engine shed is very close to the curve on the mainline, I hope you've checked for clearance especially overhang at the front of a long steam loco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenkin Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, ntpntpntp said: That engine shed is very close to the curve on the mainline, I hope you've checked for clearance especially overhang at the front of a long steam loco? Your question have caught me out off guard so hard 😬 Emergency tests were made and I am happy to report that all 3 my locomotives are passing in both directions. A little close, but not catching on it 😀 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Are you planning on a class 50? They have a longer overhang, and of course most European locos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 As the saying goes ‘close enough for Govt. work”. R- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenkin Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 20 minutes ago, Rallymatt said: Are you planning on a class 50? They have a longer overhang, and of course most European locos. I was planning for steam era only, but you never know where I end up. I guess I am not fixed the depo yet, so I can more it a little 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Not unlike the real thing, they get pretty close too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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