any code 100 doble crossovers available ?

[Anonymous]

I'd like to install a double crossover for the mainlines , but only see a Walthers code 83 available. I'd like it to be a min. #6 turnouts . I assume these are all 1 piece , as this would eliminate a bunch of joints, and keep derailments to a minumum. If nobody makes a code 100, how much room will I need to make this work with #6 turnouts and a crossover ? thanks.

[Big_Boy_4005]

Check Peco, they might have one. If you don't find one pre made to your liking, then the Atlas 19 degree crossing is designed to work with a #6 switch, and the 25 degree works with a #4. The #6 double crossover will take about 24".
http://secure.atlasrr.com/mod1/items.asp?

[cacole]

With Peco code 100 track, it's not that difficult to make your own double crossover using two medium right hand turnouts, two medium left hand turnouts, and a 24 degree crossing. A Peco medium turnout is close to being the same as a number 6. Just remember that Peco turnouts are "power routing" so the two main lines must be properly insulated from each other through the crossover.

[twhite]

I think Sinohara still makes one in code 100. I'm sure I saw one not too long ago at Railroad Hobbies in Roseville, CA. You might look up their phone or E-mail in Model Railroader's index of advertisers. I usually get my turnouts from them, because almost everyone else around here only carries Walthers (made by Sinohara) code 83. You might check, it's worth a try. They're really good people over there, very helpful.

[AntonioFP45]

There is another option.

I saw recently in the MRR magazine that a company now makes "adapter" rail joiners to connect Code 100 to Code 83. Of course, the differences in the ties will be noticeable.

10-4!

[Anonymous]

Atlas makes adapter rail joiners (100-83) as well, and you can usually find them any place that sells Atlas track. They work quite well, too.

[AntonioFP45]

Hmmmmm.

I'm still debating whether to go Code 83 or Code 100. My track plan does call for a double crossover on the 2 track mainline. If I go 100, I hope that the double crossover would still be available.

10-4!

[cwclark]

shinohara makes a double crossover in code 100 but they are hard to find at even a good LHS...i'd do a search and try to locate one on the net..I hope you are talking about a double crossover "slip switch" turnout...if you want just a double crossover than you'll have to put 2 single crossovers together..in that case most of the track manufacterers make code 100 crossovers...Chuck

[pedromorgan]

cacole wrote that peco points are "power routing" this is true but theya lso sell insulating points as well. they are marketed as electrofrog and insufrog points. amazing isnt it-we make american mdel railroad track in britain but we dont make brittish model railway track! i have to make it myself. laying the sleepers individually and gluing each track chair.

peter