Grade crossing

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Lakes Park Example

The Lakes Park Railroad Museum railroad uses a novel method for constructing grade crossings.

  • Grade crossing

    Grade crossing

  • The railroad uses plastic lumber to reduce tie maintenance.

    The railroad uses plastic lumber to reduce tie maintenance.

  • A typical grade crossing on the Lakes Park Railroad. A plastic 2x6 in the middle, with aluminum rail turned on its side with the head of the rail contacting the web of the steel rail.

    A typical grade crossing on the Lakes Park Railroad. A plastic 2x6 in the middle, with aluminum rail turned on its side with the head of the rail contacting the web of the steel rail.

  • Closeup of grade crossing showing detail of aluminum rail on side as spacer/guard rail.

    Closeup of grade crossing showing detail of aluminum rail on side as spacer/guard rail.

  • A curved grade crossing.

    A curved grade crossing.

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