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Offline Alex H  
#1 Posted : 11 March 2024 20:05:07(UTC)
Alex H

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Good evening

I am wondering if anyone is aware of a prebuilt level crossing for use with an R1 turn (C-track 24130)

Thanks
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Offline marklinist5999  
#2 Posted : 11 March 2024 21:47:28(UTC)
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Faller or Viessman. However, I have looked at the instructions on the website and I think it shows that one short section of straight track is on both ends of the crossing.
Offline Alex H  
#3 Posted : 11 March 2024 22:02:14(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: marklinist5999 Go to Quoted Post
Faller or Viessman. However, I have looked at the instructions on the website and I think it shows that one short section of straight track is on both ends of the crossing.


Yes, but unfortunately, I cant get that, I have a curve either side. Thanks anyway
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Offline revmox  
#4 Posted : 11 March 2024 23:39:54(UTC)
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Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything suitable prebuilt.

It's not what you asked for but, if you know someone with a 3D printer, I have a bunch of very simple ungated crossings in straight, R1 and R2. Also in single and double lane - 56mm and 82mm wide from memory. Some files are already on the forum.

Sort of OK for areas away from the main view - marginally better than a road just leading up to plain track.

PXL_20240311_222142250.jpg
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#5 Posted : 12 March 2024 06:58:20(UTC)
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Faller 120172 is meant for curved track segments:
https://www.faller.de/en...2/guarded-level-crossing

Faller 120173 can be used for curved track segments (but might look funny if doing so):
https://www.faller.de/en...3/guarded-level-crossing

Here are two 3D-printed solutions (unfortunately only shipping within Germany):
https://www.ebay.de/itm/195770853496
https://www.jerkui-3d-dr...lin-c-gleis-58x40mm-grau

And another 3D solution by Revmox (scroll down ot post #4):
https://www.marklin-user...road-crossing#post661042
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Offline Harryv40  
#6 Posted : 12 March 2024 09:43:56(UTC)
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Hello everyone
I have the same issue of level crossing on curves, I would suggest caution concern the faller kit because I understand it does not allow the central studs to show through the crossing to allow current pick up.
I would suggest you look at eBay.de a number of seller have a laser cut central track piece that shows the studs. The rest could be made balsa and painted.
Harry
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Offline Harryv40  
#7 Posted : 12 March 2024 09:52:13(UTC)
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#8 Posted : 12 March 2024 12:38:58(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Harryv40 Go to Quoted Post

[...]I would suggest caution concern the faller kit because I understand it does not allow the central studs to show through the crossing to allow current pick up.[...]

When I used them for both M track and C track the central studs showed through. Here is an excerpt from the manual - filler (part #2/6) marked in blue:
2-6.jpg

Another alternative is "Viessmann 5102 Gleisfüllstück H0". It is quite cheap and works on curved track, too.
gleissfst.jpeg
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#9 Posted : 12 March 2024 18:18:13(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Harryv40 Go to Quoted Post
Hello everyone
I have the same issue of level crossing on curves, I would suggest caution concern the faller kit because I understand it does not allow the central studs to show through the crossing to allow current pick up.
I would suggest you look at eBay.de a number of seller have a laser cut central track piece that shows the studs. The rest could be made balsa and painted.
Harry


I remember having the Faller kit, the one I had looked very much like the 120172 linked above, and had track inserts for both curved and straight track. The problem I had was not with the studs, but bogie coaches would collide with the crossing gates as they are that close to the track that long wheelbase wagons cannot pass through because of the inner overhang of the wagons.
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Offline Alex H  
#10 Posted : 12 March 2024 21:59:17(UTC)
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I have in fact approached this seller and am waiting for a response.
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#11 Posted : 12 March 2024 22:14:29(UTC)
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3.0mm thick Medite (laser quality MDF)? Good luck with the studs.
Offline Alsterstreek  
#12 Posted : 12 March 2024 22:21:22(UTC)
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Offline Alex H  
#13 Posted : 12 March 2024 22:58:53(UTC)
Alex H

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am looking to see if I can get the crossing 3d printed.
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#14 Posted : 15 April 2024 15:59:09(UTC)
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A German eBay seller offers custom-made fillers for R1 and R2 curves. Unfortunately, he is only shipping within Germany.

Link:

https://www.ebay.de/sch/...amp;_oac=1&_nkw=grad
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