historical question about grade crossing construction

[Jon Miner]

Hi -

I'm getting ready to install the grade crossings for  Granite Street (Manchester, NH) on my 1978-era layout.  It looks like the BLMA modern rubber crossings  ( http://www.blmamodels.com/images/store/4106a.jpg ) are couple of years too new (per their website: 1980s) for me.

Would a timber crossing be more appropriate? Or just install guard rails and pave right across the rails?

Thanks

- Jon

[Brian on Verizon]

Jon:

Based on what I remember from growing up in the NH RR era in Massachusetts, I'd say go with timbers running parallel to the rails, with asphalt paving between the rails (and inboard timbers).  Weather the timbers a bit, and you should be in good shape.

Others may have better/more accurate ideas....

Brian in Herndon, VA

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[Mike Simonds]

Jon in the mid 70 the B&M used a inside and outside  rail usually 85 pound if the  track was 112 ,also 112 if the track was 130 ,
 to protect  from snowplow  damage on the field side and such, however they  stopped a few years  later due to the  guard rail conducting the signal circuit  and that eliminated the broken rail protection thru the crossing. hope this helps

Mike Simonds SRS 128