LGB II (The Sequel)

[Brixham]

Looks much better without the reverse curves. Running should also be improved.
Simpler is sometimes better!
Malcolm

 

[Greg Elmassian]

So you gave up your crossover?

 

[Gizzy]

So you gave up your crossover?

Yes, it didn't really get used at all, and I'm going to relocate the 3WP elsewhere....

 

[Greg Elmassian]

Thanks, was just curious... good thinking, if you are not using it, pull it out. I would say the result is much nicer, visually, and I would think operationally.


Greg

 

[Gizzy]

Today the weather was fine, although quite cool. I've been waiting for a dry day to do some track replacement, and today's task was to replace the R1 scissors crossing....

 

[Gizzy]

I then made up the replacement scissors crossing with R3 (22.5 deg) points, using some of the track pieces recovered from the previous R1 (30 deg) crossing....



Next job is to finish connecting up to the existing track....

 

[Gizzy]

I reckon it looks a lot better than the R1 version I had previously as per the picture below.

I'm gradually replacing R1 points on the main line with larger radius R3 or Trainline R2 where space is tight.

R1 will only be used in sidings....

 

[PhilP]

It does look a lot better, Gizzy..

I reckon the 'trains' will flow better, as well?

PhilP

 

[FatherMcD]

I then made up the replacement scissors crossing with R3 (22.5 deg) points, using some of the track pieces recovered from the previous R1 (30 deg) crossing....

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Next job is to finish connecting up to the existing track....

I assume that 3-Way is your antique R3 version (you lucky dog).

 

[Gizzy]

I assume that 3-Way is your antique R3 version (you lucky dog).

Yes it is, well spotted Ken....

 

[Gizzy]

I managed to connect up the track work before the rain, and before my back gave in! Another dose of pain-killers taken.

I took a picture to compare it with the previous R1 version in post #127. It's around 50% longer, much straighter, and the arc angles are shallower, so longer rolling stock like the TEE set will look much better crossing it....

 

[FatherMcD]

I managed to connect up the track work before the rain, and before my back gave in! Another dose of pain-killers taken.

I took a picture to compare it with the previous R1 version in post #127. It's around 50% longer, much straighter, and the arc angles are shallower, so longer rolling stock like the TEE set will look much better crossing it....

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The object of my envy has been realized! I just snagged an LGB 1235N on the auction site that shall not be named. After looking at the picture of your 3-Way when you first acquired it, I am quite hopeful that mine can be made fully functional with minimal refurbishment. I also have one of those 30* crossings from Bertram Heyn and some R3 points. Now I just need the space. (P.S. Anyone in the market for an R1 3-Way? )

 

[Gizzy]

The object of my envy has been realized! I just snagged an LGB 1235N on the auction site that shall not be named. After looking at the picture of your 3-Way when you first acquired it, I am quite hopeful that mine can be made fully functional with minimal refurbishment. I also have one of those 30* crossings from Bertram Heyn and some R3 points. Now I just need the space. (P.S. Anyone in the market for an R1 3-Way? )

Nice one Ken!

Just so you realise, the Bertram Heyn Crossing in the above post is a 45 deg one to use with R3 points (22'5 x 2). It replaced a 60 deg one used with R1 points (30 deg x 2)....