GIRR grade crossing
The Geologically Improbable Railroad
A Cement Grade Crossing
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At one point on the branch line to the
garage, the track had to cross the walkway to the backyard. This
was also the only wheelbarrow route to the backyard so the track
needed protection from being run over. A ramp type grade crossing
was formed from RapidSet patching cement and it has held up very
well. I would guess that it would hold up to 1:1 scale vehicle
traffic as well.
The cement should be formed so that it is not quite as high as
the railheads. This allows track sliders and cleaning pads to rest
on the track and not on the cement. Also, the flangeways must be
cleared all the way down to the tie strips. There should be no rail
joiners inside the cemented section. The track is also held down to
the brickwork below with TapCon masonry screws.
© 1998 George Schreyer
Last Updated Nov 4, 1999
