xing level problem

[ntesdorf]

xing problems
I am constantly having problems with xing 1 & 2 level crossings (and all other types of crossing too for that matter). After installation about 50% of them subsequently sink down about 1, 2 metres or even up to 3 metres in the ground, often they sever themselves from the rails. I have tried all sorts of methods of laying them over the years but this random problem follows. Is there a solution to this?
N.Tesdorf

 

[trackplate]

This appears to be a problem originating at the point of creation and doesn't only apply to crossings
The best solution I have found is to bump the ground at the crossing up or down until the crossing spline connection points are the height you require for the track
Regards Bob V

 

[QR1408]

The grade through the crossing needs to be level for a start. Then you need to use the ground height tool to raise x-ing to the same height as the track. Sometimes it has to be redone even after saving. There is a crossing on TPR website that can be used on a 2% grade.

 

[ntesdorf]

xing solutions

Thanks for the suggestions. It does seem to be a process of wearing the thing down with repeated levellings until it loses interest in wandering down. The mystery remains that some of them are 100% OK from the start and stay so forever.

Thanks

ntesdorf

 

[QR1408]

Some that seem to be better than most are "UMxing" crossings these have no gates or signs, but are good for unprotected crossing, just add signs or lights.

 

[ntesdorf]

stable xings

Thanks for the lead. I will try them ouy immediately

m tesdorf