 Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 119 Location: England, Devon
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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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 Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,884 Location: Michigan, Troy
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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.
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Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 119 Location: England, Devon
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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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 Joined: 26/05/2021(UTC) Posts: 198 Location: Australia, East Maitland, NSW
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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. 
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Joined: 07/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 245 Location: Wilshire
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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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Joined: 07/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 245 Location: Wilshire
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Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,842 Location: Hybrid Home
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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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Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,464 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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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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Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 119 Location: England, Devon
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Originally Posted by: Harryv40 I have in fact approached this seller and am waiting for a response.
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Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,842 Location: Hybrid Home
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3.0mm thick Medite (laser quality MDF)? Good luck with the studs. |
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Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,842 Location: Hybrid Home
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Joined: 25/03/2017(UTC) Posts: 119 Location: England, Devon
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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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