Double Crossover on the Main.......

[FR8TRNZ1]

Just wondering what is the general rule for running a double crossover on the mainline, do you usually need them near towns or side industries. Should you have more than one on a Double Mainline in different areas.
Thanks.......

 

[LoudMusic]

My understanding is that double crossovers are extremely rare in the real world. Typically they use two single crossovers because they have enough space to not mess with a diamond between two mainline tracks.

The most important thing is to keep it easily accessible in case something fails.

 

[Cjcrescent]

My understanding is that double crossovers are extremely rare in the real world. Typically they use two single crossovers because they have enough space to not mess with a diamond between two mainline tracks.

The most important thing is to keep it easily accessible in case something fails.

I have to agree. Most of this type of crossover would be used in a yard, or terminal situation, where room is tight.

 

[FR8TRNZ1]

So instead of a double crossover have RH and LH crossover next to each other. Is this how the real life RR's do it on the main.
Does anyone have any pics of there layout with this setup or a double crossover.

 

[Motley]

You don't have to have the LH and RH crossovers next to each other. Just depends on your train movement and direction.

For my double-mainline I have a LH crossover along the left wall, and the RH crossover on the right wall.

You gotta think about how you will operate your layout. Don't worry about what the prototype does. At least in this situation.

Sit down and follow the tracks with your finger (on the screen) on your layout plan. That's what I did.

Direction is also an issue, do you plan to have reversing section for turning trains around? Or will they always travel the same direction. That will help determine where to place the crossovers.

 

[Brakie]

Double crossovers was used on the main as needed however,normal crossovers was preferred even if these was back to back or in some rare cases 3 crossovers back to back since these was easier to maintain then the double crossover.