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Alex H		#1 Posted : 11 March 2024 20:05:07(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 112 Location: England, Devon		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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marklinist5999		#2 Posted : 11 March 2024 21:47:28(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,402 Location: Michigan, Troy		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.
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Alex H		#3 Posted : 11 March 2024 22:02:14(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 112 Location: England, Devon		Originally Posted by: marklinist5999 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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revmox		#4 Posted : 11 March 2024 23:39:54(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/05/2021(UTC) Posts: 160 Location: Australia, East Maitland, NSW		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.
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Alsterstreek		#5 Posted : 12 March 2024 06:58:20(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,754 Location: Hybrid Home		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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Harryv40		#6 Posted : 12 March 2024 09:43:56(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 07/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 244 Location: Wilshire		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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Harryv40		#7 Posted : 12 March 2024 09:52:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 07/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 244 Location: Wilshire		Hello again What about these https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6aK0Z3GYw https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...3%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6iK0Z3GYw
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Alsterstreek		#8 Posted : 12 March 2024 12:38:58(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,754 Location: Hybrid Home		Originally Posted by: Harryv40 [...]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: Another alternative is "Viessmann 5102 Gleisfüllstück H0". It is quite cheap and works on curved track, too.
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kiwiAlan		#9 Posted : 12 March 2024 18:18:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,224 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot		Originally Posted by: Harryv40 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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Alex H		#10 Posted : 12 March 2024 21:59:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 112 Location: England, Devon		Originally Posted by: Harryv40 Hello again What about these https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6aK0Z3GYw https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...3%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6iK0Z3GYw I have in fact approached this seller and am waiting for a response.
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Alsterstreek		#11 Posted : 12 March 2024 22:14:29(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,754 Location: Hybrid Home		3.0mm thick Medite (laser quality MDF)? Good luck with the studs.
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Alsterstreek		#12 Posted : 12 March 2024 22:21:22(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,754 Location: Hybrid Home		Further food for thought: https://www.marklin-user...2110-Seeking-suggestions https://www.marklin-user...railroad--crossing-track
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Alex H		#13 Posted : 12 March 2024 22:58:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 112 Location: England, Devon		Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am looking to see if I can get the crossing 3d printed.
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Alsterstreek		#14 Posted : 15 April 2024 15:59:09(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,754 Location: Hybrid Home		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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