Ho scale railers - DIY

[Ericsauto]

Good morning all. I was wondering if anyone has scratch-built Ho Scale code 83 railers. I want to add a couple, but I don't want it to look like a road crossing. Also, I don't want to pull of trackwork to put one in. I know someone has done it ( without using a 3d printer). Jiffy railer used to make a code 100 but they are not around anymore. Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all.

 

[BigGRacing]

Why are you adding the railers? Easier to put your cars on the tracks?

 

[Ericsauto]

Why are you adding the raiders? Easier to put your cars on the tracks?

I guess I may be saying that wrong. Re- railers like Atlas makes. Altas makes a code 83 but it looks like a crossing. I just want the Re- Rail feature to hide on a few spots after some switches.

 

[Rico]

I seem to recall having one that just snapped onto the ties between the rails years back.
I have made them to use in tunnels before out of styrene glued to the ties, kind of an added safety thing.

 

[BigGRacing]

I guess I may be saying that wrong. Re- railers like Atlas makes. Altas makes a code 83 but it looks like a crossing. I just want the Re- Rail feature to hide on a few spots after some switches.

No, I spelled it wrong…..lol …autocorrect, that I didn’t notice

 

[Ericsauto]

So after buying a 3D printer I found a file and printed these. They work great and I am printing 8 more to install around the layout.

 

[Ericsauto]

I know a few may say “ if your track was perfect you don’t need those”. True but first no track is perfect. I run long trains with metal wheels which can upset Dcc engines fairly easy. This helps and I want to enjoy running the trains without all the sudden stops. It’s all about relaxing.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

So after buying a 3D printer I found a file and printed these. They work great and I am printing 8 more to install around the layout.

Are these railer inserts for code 100 HO scale? Interested in finding some.

 

[zzr1200guy]

I know a few may say “ if your track was perfect you don’t need those”. True but first no track is perfect. I run long trains with metal wheels which can upset Dcc engines fairly easy. This helps and I want to enjoy running the trains without all the sudden stops. It’s all about relaxing.

If you look at a commercial re-railer you'll notice that there are ramps on the out and inside of the rails without them you’ll have a hard time getting the wheels back in between and on the rails..

I was looking at building one with some code 70 or 55 rail so I looked at a few commercial re-railers and how they work. I also watch a video from Bomer Diarama on making a crossing. I'll most likely be doing a video on how in a few months.

 

[Ericsauto]

Are these railer inserts for code 100 HO scale? Interested in finding some.

Are these railer inserts for code 100 HO scale? Interested in finding some.

I use them on my code 83 Peco track. I think they are Code 100 files that I adjusted the height a slight bit. I have about 6 or 7 around the layout. I can now run trains for a long time without derailments.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

I use them on my code 83 Peco track. I think they are Code 100 files that I adjusted the height a slight bit. I have about 6 or 7 around the layout. I can now run trains for a long time without derailments.

Thanks Eric, still looking for something like those for Atlas HO code 100. I do not have a 3-d printer.

 

[Ericsauto]

Thanks Eric, still looking for something like those for Atlas HO code 100. I do not have a 3-d printer.

 

[Ericsauto]

How many do you need? Do you live in Kentucky?

 

[Kentuckyjed]

How many do you need? Do you live in Kentucky?

Looking for about 4 I live near Scottsville, Kentucky 42164

 

[Ericsauto]

Shoot me your name and address and I'll make them for you next week. I'll send them to you to try out. No charge of course.