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Making cross over track

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Making cross over track
Posted by Fred Bear on Monday, September 4, 2006 9:57 AM
Is it possible to cut track to make and X cross over that is a steeper degree than the stuff that's manufactured? In other words, I need an angle that is tighter than the regular X crossing stuff that was offered. Thanks for any suggestions, Jake
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Posted by dochooter on Monday, September 4, 2006 12:23 PM

Are you sure there is nothing out there?  What angle are you looking for? 

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Posted by Fred Bear on Monday, September 4, 2006 2:24 PM
Shucks, I don't really know, I didn't measure it, but it's pretty tight. The conventional stuff won't work, I do know that, but I never thought to check and see what else might be available. Does anyone do specialty track? Thanks, Jake
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Posted by jefelectric on Monday, September 4, 2006 8:52 PM

Ross makes an 11 degree crossing, but they sell for 79.95.

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Posted by Fred Bear on Monday, September 4, 2006 10:16 PM
Wow, 79 bucks! But, if it's quality, I would not rule it out. You are in some GREAT trout water my friend in Central Pa! I love to fly fish Yellow Breeches, Little Juniata as well as the Letort and Spring Creek. Lucky man you are, trout & trains! Jake
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Posted by phillyreading on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:54 AM

Try Ross Custom Switches or GarGraves Track, also try the listings at hobbyretailer.com

Lee

Interested in southest Pennsylvania railroads; Reading & Northern, Reading Company, Reading Lines, Philadelphia & Reading.

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