PECO Code 83 Crossing

[Steffen1601]

Hi All,

I am planning on using PECO Code 83 tracks, mostly due to the fact that the turnouts seem to get better reviews. But I noticed that they seem to have only one crossing (SL-E8364). That crossing doesn't need to fit my needs. I need a crossing similar to their Code 100 crossring SL-93. Can I use a Code 100 crossing in a code 83 layout? Alternatively I could use the Atlas crossing 573. Will I be able to connect the two?

Thanks so much!!

[cuyama]

Steffen1601

I need a crossing similar to their Code 100 crossring SL-93. Can I use a Code 100 crossing in a code 83 layout? Alternatively I could use the Atlas crossing 573. Will I be able to connect the two?

With some shimming and maybe a little filing, you may mix manufacturers. The Atlas Code 100 parts have thicker ties than the PECO Code 83 (as do the Atlas Code 83 parts, since they seem to be designed to have the same rail-top height as Atlas Code 100).

Some folks have had good success with using the PECO Code 75 crossings with PECO Code 83 track. Some shimming and a minimum of filing will probably be needed.

Good luck with your layout.

Byron

[RR_Mel]

I have intermixed Atlas and Peco track over the years without a single problem.  I also came up with a way to intermix code 83 rail with code 100 rail without using a transition adapter.  Filing the code 100 rail to fit with code 83 rail and using a regular joiner.

https://melvineperry.blogspot.com/2015/01/january-11-2015-code-100-track-to-code.html

It is possible to join any NMRA same scale track without problems.  I couldn’t find a code 83 double crossover that would pass my Rivarossi deep flange wheels without a problem.  The Atlas Custom Line code 83 turnouts easily passed my Rivarossi wheels so after many years going without a double crossover I made my own using Atlas turnouts and Atlas crossing.  It has worked perfect for 8 years.

https://melvineperry.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-25-2012-my-double-crossover.html

https://melvineperry.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-27-2014-revisiting-my-double.html

Once you have chopped up a turnout and made it work modifying track gets quite easy.


Mel



 
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[bagal]

Hi all

Does anyone apart from Atlas make a code 83 crossing 19 degree crossing? I'm using Peco track but they only have a #6 crossing. 

bagal 

[richhotrain]

RR_Mel

I have intermixed Atlas and Peco track over the years without a single problem.  I also came up with a way to intermix code 83 rail with code 100 rail without using a transition adapter.  Filing the code 100 rail to fit with code 83 rail and using a regular joiner.

I have done the exact same thing.  

Rich