Double Crossover

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402drvr

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Hi folks

I am looking at my new layout having two main lines all the way around the room. I am modeling a prototype which doesn't have double main all the way but I want a layout where you can let a couple of trains run without having to stop to let one go by.

I am thinking about a couple of double crossovers and/or single crossovers opposite to facilitate switching between the two main lines. I have heard some bad things about double crossovers and difficulty in wiring them. Does anyone with experience have any comments. If it makes any difference the layout will eventually be DCC and these may or may not be remote operated. Probably will be though. Thanks for any info.
 
double crossovers shouldn't give you any wiring problems.

Having two seperate crossovers may be a better idea though. If you space them appropriately, you can park a short train on the middle section.
 
good point

It looks like your avatar pic is from the boston commuter rail. Is that so?

I am trying to model parts of the Boston and Albany Line. Don't know if it has any double crossovers or not though
 


Yes, that is a MBTA Commuter Rail GP40MC.

The B&A does not have any double crossovers between Boston and Worcester (CP45). After CP45, it goes down to a single track most of the way. (no point in a double crossover on a single track!)
 
yeah the part I generally see is the Berkshire subdivision. Some double mainline and some single. I drive past the line where is crosses the Hudson a couple times a week and would really like to model the bridge which I belive is a double main line. Not sure how many scenes I can get on the layout but there are plenty to choose from.

Thanks fo rthe info.
 
Two #6 Atlas Custom line turnouts - $12 each. One Peco double slip switch, about $55. You can place the two switches where you have room. The double slip switch takes up a lot of space and can only be put in one place. I'll take individual switches any day.
 
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