Double Crossover Turnout?

[ho/ttothemoss]

anyone know where i can find a Double Crossover Turnout
for cheap not $50 something? http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Shinohara_HO_112_Code_100_Nickle_Silver_6_DC_p/669-112.htm

 

[jscw1]

double crossover

The best and the cheapest way is to use four #8 switches. You can assemble this with little effort. I like the #8 because you will have a smooth transition from one line to another especially with long locomotives such as a Big Boy. Good luck

 

[NYC_George]

The video below is of my Walthers code 100 #6 double crossover. It's the main switch on my layout because of it's location near the engine house. It works fine with 50 ft. cars but that's all I really have. I think you would need at least and #8 for longer cars and I don't think they make one in that size.

NYC_George

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsXBHWJsbzg

 

[SpaceMouse]

You might try eBay. But if you want to spend less than $50 you might have to make your own.

 

[cajon]

anyone know where i can find a Double Crossover Turnout
for cheap not $50 something? http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Shinohara_HO_112_Code_100_Nickle_Silver_6_DC_p/669-112.htm

Is your model RR that cramped for space that you absolutely need a double Xover? Most real RRs avoid them like the plague because of they are very high maintenance. The just put RH & LH Xovers next to each other if you have the space.

 

[tankist]

when you think about it is it actually not as expensive as getting 4 separate turnouts (walthers will run you ~15-20$ each) and a cross track.
as others suggested, think if your operation really needs a double.

 

[tooter]

anyone know where i can find a Double Crossover Turnout
for cheap not $50 something? http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Shinohara_HO_112_Code_100_Nickle_Silver_6_DC_p/669-112.htm

Hi moss,

$55 is actually a pretty good deal.

Look at it this way...

...you're buying four Shinohara switch tracks for only $14 each and getting a crossover for free.

(edit: oops... sorry for the redundance, tank... didn't notice your previous post )

 

[ho/ttothemoss]

well thanks everyone.