Andy110675 Part number SL-E8364 I was hoping to be able to switch from one track to the next but unfortunatlly i cant so do i need a switching crossover.At the moment my crossover goes from bottom right to top left and bottom left to top right how do i go from bottom left to bottom right and then reverse from bottom right to top left.From what i have researched i need a double slip crossover?
Part number SL-E8364 I was hoping to be able to switch from one track to the next but unfortunatlly i cant so do i need a switching crossover.At the moment my crossover goes from bottom right to top left and bottom left to top right how do i go from bottom left to bottom right and then reverse from bottom right to top left.From what i have researched i need a double slip crossover?
It is not entirely clear what you are trying to accomplish but take a look at the diagrams provided by cuyama. It sounds as if you are looking for a double crossover.
Won't the two crossovers that you already have accomplish what you are describing? Can you post a track diagram?
Rich
Alton Junction
Double slips are generally not as reliable as two turnouts connected points-end-to-points-end (on the prototype and the model). The prototype uses them only in extremely tight areas (such as a passenger station throat). Rare in freight trackage.
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I think the "DOUBLE SLIP" switch is what you are looking for.
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That being said, I have never used one, but I have a spot in my proposed track plan that is perfect for one.
What is the reliablity of such a monster? I would be using the Shinohara/Walthers code 83 number 6 double slip. Does anyone have experience with this?
-Kevin
Living the dream.
jjdamnit I suspect rather than a crossover you need a Double Slip Switch.
The OP says there are no moving parts so it pretty much has to be a crossing. http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Peco-HO-SLU8364-Code-83-6-Diamond-Crossing-p/pec-slu8364.htm
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
A crossing is just that. It crosses an adjacent track without permitting the train to run on the adjacent track.
If you want to connect two adjacent tracks, you will need two turnouts to form a crossover.
If you want a dual function, crossing and crossover, you want a double slip.
Hello all,
Could you provide a part number for the item you have?
I suspect rather than a crossover you need a Double Slip Switch.
When you say:
Andy110675I believed that i was able too use this too switch tracks...
Are you talking about being able to switch a train from one track to the other like the this double crossover pictured?
Hope this helps.
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I have just purchased a peco streamline code 83 diamond crossing #6.I believed that i was able too use this too switch tracks but have found out i may have wasted my money as there are no moving parts.As you know i am anewbie too this hobby so where exactlly would you use this crossing and for what purpose other than to cross over.Would i be right in saying i need a double crossover at £50.00 OMG.Or could i use two Y points one at either end ?