Looking for a 45 Degree Crossover

[Gizzy]

I am looking to build a scissors crossover using LGB R3 points, to replace the one I have with R1 points as per the photo below.

As R3 points have an arc angle of 22.5 degrees, I am looking for a 45 degree diamond crossing.

Now I thought LGB made one, but I don't think it is a current item anymore. Or maybe I'm imagining it? My old brain isn't as sharp as it used to be!

So my question to the forum is, did LGB make such a crossing, and does anyone have one for sale?

If not can anyone suggest who does manufacture one?

Many thanks....

 

[David1226]

LGB Crossing R3 -- L13200​

David

 

[MTheStrong]

Hi Gizzy,

I have a LGB R3 22.5 diamond crossing if you need one, I don't think that they ever made a 45 degree one.

Regards

Martin

 

[Brixham]

I think Prehm do a kit. Probably quite expensive. A same cost alternate is to use LGB R5, which are 15 degrees, requiring a 30 degree diamond. The R5 points will cost you more than R3’s, bur the 30 degree diamond will be much cheaper. Total cost of either solution about the same????
I have a feeling that Aristo used to do a 45 degree crossing....finding one though!

Malcolm

 

[Gizzy]

LGB Crossing R3 -- L13200​

David

Thanks David, but that one is 22.5 deg, and the wrong geometry for a scissors crossing as above.

I already have 2 of these on my layout. a Right Hand one at Pip's junction and a Left handed one at Seduction Junction near here....

 

[Gizzy]

Hi Gizzy,

I have a LGB R3 22.5 diamond crossing if you need one, I don't think that they ever made a 45 degree one.

Regards

Martin

Thanks Martin, I have a spare one myself.

I might have to buy one from Bertram Heyn, but any other suggestions are welcome....

Kreuzung 45°, Bausatz

passend zur R2 und zur R3-Weiche

www.modell-werkstatt.de

 

[Gizzy]

I think Prehm do a kit. Probably quite expensive. A same cost alternate is to use LGB R5, which are 15 degrees, requiring a 30 degree diamond. The R5 points will cost you more than R3’s, bur the 30 degree diamond will be much cheaper. Total cost of either solution about the same????
I have a feeling that Aristo used to do a 45 degree crossing....finding one though!

Malcolm

Thanks Malcolm....

 

[Brixham]

Ahhh....probably is Heyn not Prehm!

See you around.......at our Hinckley show in November?

Malcolm

 

[Gizzy]

I've gone ahead and ordered the Heyn kit.

The one I have with the R1 points is also a Heyn kit, so I know what to expect....

 

[meiningen8]

I am looking to build a scissors crossover using LGB R3 points, to replace the one I have with R1 points as per the photo below.

As R3 points have an arc angle of 22.5 degrees, I am looking for a 45 degree diamond crossing.

Now I thought LGB made one, but I don't think it is a current item anymore. Or maybe I'm imagining it? My old brain isn't as sharp as it used to be!

So my question to the forum is, did LGB make such a crossing, and does anyone have one for sale?

If not can anyone suggest who does manufacture one?

Many thanks....

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Thiel make a complete scissor crossing in G scale in various angles but for a more affordable solution try Mark Weaver at Marcway models in Sheffield or try Trainline 45

 

[Gizzy]

Thiel make a complete scissor crossing in G scale in various angles but for a more affordable solution try Mark Weaver at Marcway models in Sheffield or try Trainline 45

Thank you for your suggestion....

 

[Dan]

in the USA Trainli has 2 different 45 degree crossovers. One is the short version the other has longer track(rails).
I believe these products come from Europe.

ProLine 45° TL10-10970 Small Track Crossing​

ProLine 45 TL10-11270 Large Track Crossing​

 

[Gizzy]

Ahhh....probably is Heyn not Prehm!

See you around.......at our Hinckley show in November?

Malcolm

I've asked Mizzy to put a note in the diary Malcolm....

 

[Gizzy]

An update on this thread.

The kit arrived from Germany whilst I was away. I assembled it last night, but I fastened the 3 mm hex screws this morning at work, as I don't have a socket smaller than 4 mm.

I'm very pleased with it....

 

[playmofire]

It looks a very neat piece of design and gives you only the basic part you need so probably quite a saving on cost compared with a mass produced version.