I Got Double Crossed! - What Did I Get Myself Into?

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Wow Jason! I gotta hand it to ya buddy. That crossover is sweet!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@deraildarrell]

Hi Jason 👋 What feat of accomplishment on the double crossover...wow just amazing work ...👍 DD

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks very much!

[@mccarvillestudios]

Nice work on the flat wall industrial scene! Looks great.

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@TriGogglin]

Holy cow that's impressive, hand built. the wiring of it alone boggles my mind, good stuff Jason

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Impressive job on the cross-over Jason!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

Good update my friend. Nice to see you are still progressing

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks Joe!

[@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330]

Oh my!! My brain just shorted 😂. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

When I read you got Double Crossed, I thought Let's go get that Dirty Rat and give'em What for. You well explained what's going on, there was a lot of words used. Bugger Bear, Double Crossover, Frogs, Juicers, Wickie, and other words and terms. I think M & M is still at least interested in model trains, at least he emailed me about the 500 Sub contest. Do have a Question: Is the driver ok in the car wreck on the far left? Did he get hit by a train?

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks Lynn! New Madrid fault line causing massive earthquakes....lol.

[@mysticrailroad]

double crossovers are so nice, they save a lot of space. nice work Jason! :)

[@TheTrainFreak]

That they do! I had space limitations here otherwise I'd rather have single crossovers.

[@grandparails8858]

Great job on the crossover Jason!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@ceijohn1107]

What a nice crossover!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Well done, Jason! Nice scratch built double crossover. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@stevechilders2425]

Gotta luv wiring compound turnouts. Good job

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks 👍

[@INKDRAILS]

Awesome update Jason! Can't wait to see how you are going to scenic the area between all of your industries! Cheers Brian

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks! I'm still figuring that one out.

[@FlyingCrow]

Yikes! What a nightmare. Glad you got it worked out. It looks great. Can't wait to come up and run trains.

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks! What you waiting on besides me getting the mainline finished?

[@FlyingCrow]

@@TheTrainFreak I want the whole layout finished. LOL

[@TheTrainFreak]

@FlyingCrow give me about 20 years....lol.

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Jason! Well done sir. The wiring sounds like a nightmare - glad you were able to figure it out! Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Great work and explaining to us Jason! Nice work! (Dave).

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@TheTrainFreak you're very welcome.

[@mannyfernandez2921]

Nice update Jason

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks!

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

All this electronic stuff goes straight over my head lol

[@TheTrainFreak]

It can get confusing at first but isn't so terrible once you grasp it. Just don't let it intimidate you.

[@sparky107107]

nice update, I have 2 of the walthers turnouts I will be putting on the second level of my layout, seems we both have been playing with some switches for some major changes on our layouts,

[@TheTrainFreak]

Thanks! Looks like we do. That's why I don't glue my track in place and use nails to make adjustments as needed. Once I'm happy with what I have, the gluing in ballast also glues the track and roadbed in place.

[@georgiasunbelt]

Glad you built that and not me trying 😂😂…yikes…logging facility looks really goood

[@TheTrainFreak]

I got faith in you Anthony! I bet you could do it with a little practice.

[@chattanoogasouthernrr]

You are a brave soul for tackling that thing! Curious, and others are probably too, what is the cost difference between the Walthers vs this one? I am thinking not just $, but also time to install.

[@TheTrainFreak]

Materials in rail, copper ties, and wooden ties is probably around $50 at most for this build. I spent maybe a total of 10 hours (not waiting on glue to dry) on the build process. You'll have to buy a point form tool but that can be used for single turnouts as well and if you buy the jig, the price does goes up at front but the more you build, the cost spreads out over time. I was told that if you buy the jig, point form tools, rail, and ties; it would take roughly 25 to 30 turnouts to offset your cost but I've never done the math. You have to think of this as a long term investment rather than all up front cost.

[@kenamosjr.bo_51]

Very nice work on crossover, how many items does that make now for the NMRA? Them crossovers are a handful to wire when store bought- quite the feat to hand lay one.

[@TheTrainFreak]

2 out of 3. I did build a double-slip but it has major issues. I'm considering buying a jig for it.

[@kenamosjr.bo_51]

@@TheTrainFreakyou’ve progressed so far in this hobby, good to see younger bunch taking reins and running with them. Keep up great work and I watch when I can- retirement not what they make it to be, work is at least on a schedule and retirement like 24/7 busy for yourself and if not careful everyone- they think you have nothing but time🤨

[@TheTrainFreak]

@@kenamosjr.bo_51 thanks very much. I just like to learn new stuff and the NMRA Achievement Program gives me that opportunity while at the same time for self recognition.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Jason one question , what is the track center for your crossover, looks and works fantastic, lots of work to build it

[@TheTrainFreak]

2" center, NMRA standard for HO

[@possumbayou8238]

Did I hear someone say frawg

[@TheTrainFreak]

Ribbit ribbit!!!