RR Crossing That is not 90 or 45 Deg

[Orloldman]

I am in need of some guidance for making crossings that are not 90 or 45 degrees.

Mine are typically 2 lane roads (one lane each way) and a single track crossing at varying angles and the railroad tracks may not also be straight as they cross the road. They may have some arc to them.

I think these crossing would have been paved up to the outer edge of the track and probably had either wood planking or asphalt between the rails.

How can I use existing assets to make these crossing?

Thanks for any help. A point in the right direction is appreciated.
Duane

 

[bassist118]

I'm pretty sure you can make your own using the ATLS assets

http://www.auran.com/TRS2004/DLS_packcontents.php?AssetPackID=17787

I've used ATLS for tram situations but not for level crossings but if you search
around there will be some tutorials.

I don't think it can be done using the built in assets tho.

Hope this helps



Andy

 

[pfx]

I'm pretty sure you can make your own using the ATLS assets

http://www.auran.com/TRS2004/DLS_packcontents.php?AssetPackID=17787

I've used ATLS for tram situations but not for level crossings but if you search
around there will be some tutorials.

I don't think it can be done using the built in assets tho.

Hope this helps



Andy

You're absolutely right Andy. I use ATLS for all my crossings as it offers far more flexibility than the built in assets and once you get to grips with it (which shouldn't take too long) it's a piece of cake.

There is a tuturial on how to do this here http://www.boatztrainz.co.uk/

Cheers.
Innis

 

[bassist118]

You're absolutely right Andy. I use ATLS for all my crossings as it offers far more flexibility than the built in assets and once you get to grips with it (which shouldn't take too long) it's a piece of cake.

There is a tuturial on how to do this here http://www.boatztrainz.co.uk/

Cheers.
Innis

Thanks for the link I've been looking for one also



Andy

 

[Orloldman]

Ok, ATLS will control signals and traffic so that part is taken care of...

So how do I make the crossing itself look good? Mine are looking incomplete and rough... These are in rural areas in the 1950s so they need to be pretty simple but the area where the ties end before the pavment doesn't look right and I think the area between the rails on the pavement needs finishing help as well.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Duane

 

[NIARTcar]

I always use these crossing plates that I found on the DLS that come in a variety of lengths, sizes, and styles...
I seached "bodan" on the DLS

cheers

 

[motorbreath]

I would also suggest using the same track under the road, and lower it until it just shows, or raise the road for the same effect. The ties should go all the way under the pavement, just like the real thing.

Of course adding a suitable crossing plate will eliminate the need to raise or lower anything, but you don't want rails only track sticking out at the edges.

 

[bnsf50]

Grade Crossing Plates, Traffic Controllers by BNSF50 at the DLS

 

[Dinorius_Redundicus]

Tom Landers recently did some 1-track/2-lane crossings with non-standard angles, for example kuid2:87145:51019:1

 

[Orloldman]

Thanks all.

I download all the assets everyone suggested - they will come in handy when I make it to a more urban environment in my layout.

I ended up going with lowering the track until just the rails showed, then finished it off with some wood pieces between the tracks. Worked out well as I was able to keep the slight arc in the track and have variable road-to-track angles.

Works for a country road but I still don't like the dashed striping going under the wood.

Are there assets for adding painted items to the pavement itself, like "RR Crossing" or stop lines without having to switch to a specific road?

Again - thanks for the help

Duane

 

[Gandalf0444]

I believe gfisher has some independent objects that can be placed "over" the road that say RXR on the pavement and such.