Junctionmad Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 My BR ( W) layout needs a barrow crossing from the signal box to the opposing main platform. The prototype had one in in my case the nature of the compromise is the barrow crossing will not be perpendicular to the track but slant across 4 lines I’ve never seen a barrow crossing from memory that’s not perpendicular but maybe they existed would the edges of the timbers be cut or simply standard lengths staggered across etc thanks again Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Barrow crossings at more than, say, 20 degrees to the perpendicular would probably be frowned upon for both constructional and health and safety reasons. You might want to consider a change to the normal orientation of the the top timbers and their transoms. although the following sketch is definitely non-GWR: Whichever orientation of top timbers is chosen, the positioning of transoms might become too difficult if the angle to track gets silly. (This will depend on the disposition of the timbering over your 4 tracks.) Edited March 19, 2019 by Miss Prism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2019 They did exist (e.g Marsh Mills although it was something of an oddity as the actual rail crossing were at roughly right angles to the line but the section between them was angled) but were definitely unusual the more normal procedure being to make a suitable surface alongside the line or in the 10 foot to make the crossing itself run at right angles to the line (e,g Tavstock GWR or Bourne End). There was a seriously angled crossing at the west end of Swindon but I'm not sure if it was wide enough to take 4 wheeled barrows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 The prototype had the barrow crossing to facilitate the signalman unfortunately , moving the crossing , so that it runs perpendicular creates an end point that is trapped in a loop and looks non sensical . The angle across is about 20 degrees off perpendicular. Should i build it , or drop the whole idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim.snowdon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I should carry on. Barrow/foot crossings were made to fit the situation, and whilst perpendicular would be the default solution, if that could not be fitted in, the crossing would be adapted to fit the track layout, not vice-versa. The boards would still be laid in the usual manner, aligned with the rails, and both they and the supporting timbers cut as required. That would mean an irregular edge, as I very much doubt that any of the timbers would be cut with neat angled ends. Level crossings were not always neatly perpendicular to the track and the solutions adopted there would be comparable to your angled barrow crossing. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2019 2 hours ago, jim.snowdon said: I should carry on. Barrow/foot crossings were made to fit the situation, and whilst perpendicular would be the default solution, if that could not be fitted in, the crossing would be adapted to fit the track layout, not vice-versa. The boards would still be laid in the usual manner, aligned with the rails, and both they and the supporting timbers cut as required. That would mean an irregular edge, as I very much doubt that any of the timbers would be cut with neat angled ends. Level crossings were not always neatly perpendicular to the track and the solutions adopted there would be comparable to your angled barrow crossing. Jim Strangely the big one at Swindon had many of the timbers cut neatly to follow the angle of the crossing - and it went through the middle of two pairs of points in the process. Alas I can't show any pictures as they area on a web site listed for sale but this link might work https://picclick.co.uk/Swindon-Railway-Station-Photo-Great-Western-Railway-13-263268996545.html#&gid=1&pid=1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thanks Mike nice pic , neat edges , that'll do me me ! dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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