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Frog size in a crossing track
Sat, 2014-03-29 05:19 — transfer
Greetings and salutations to all.
I was looking over a printable fast tracks template for a 19 degree crossing diamond. Having successfully built a double slip turnout I am encouraged to attempt the 19 degree crossing which I could utilize. I am however perplexed as to what size # frog one would build. Might any tecnocrate here be able to facilitate my inquiry? I would be happy to attempt the build. I have access to the larger frog helper # 6 thru 8 size frog tool which in my minds eye is more appropriate.
Thank you kindly, I feel the need to scratchbuild one, can't justify the price of the jig for just one crossing.I am working in O scale, code 100.
Any help or link to help is greatly appreciated.
Pierre.
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The frog size in a 19 degree crossing is the same as a #6 turnout. A #6 PointForm tool, or a #6 Frog Helper can be used to build one. If using a #6 PointForm tool, the end of the tool can be used to file the opposite angle needed as well.
Thanks Tim
The number 6 frog helper and point form tools I already own are just the perfect solution.
Thanks again, Transfer.
"I feel the need to
For a custom crossing it's always possible to spike down the rails leading to the crossing then file the parts to fit. This way you don't need to even know the frog or crossing angle......DaveB
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Peco has a template
If you need it, Peco published a PDF file template of their No. 6 Code 83 crossing at:
http://www.peco-uk.com/imageselector/Files/Track-templates/c83/SL-8364.pdf
Alan T.
Co-Owner of the CT River Valley RR - a contemporary HO scale layout of Western & Northern CT, and Western Mass. In the design stage; Waterbury CT.