I just received a brand new, sealed box Crossing Gate Kit for a "fun" layout on a family room shelf. It is a simple dog bone. When I installed it, I was a little surprised to see it was a mechanical gate closing system. There is a plate between the tracks that the train presses down to close the gates. This plate sits HIGHER than the rails. The first loco I tried was a Kato F3A, which hit the plate, stopping dead in its' tracks. Next, I tried an Atlas GP9, which hit the plate, but did cross. Going the opposite direction, it barely cleared. I rolled one box car over, and it hit, too.
This is a layout I like to just run unattended in the evening and listen to the clack clack. This accessory was supposed to add a little interest, but I am afraid to run anything across this unattended.
There were no instructions at all beyond where to stick the cross bucks. Is this plate height normal?? Is it adjustable?? Does anyone else have this accessory? Does it work for you??
This is a layout I like to just run unattended in the evening and listen to the clack clack. This accessory was supposed to add a little interest, but I am afraid to run anything across this unattended.
There were no instructions at all beyond where to stick the cross bucks. Is this plate height normal?? Is it adjustable?? Does anyone else have this accessory? Does it work for you??