22.5* crossover

I haven't dealt with a 22.5° crossover, but I once solved a similar problem with a 90° crossing with a stamped steel base.  Before I go into it, would you please let us know the Catalog No. of this item or, better, post a picture (both top and bottom)?  I'm not sure I understand what you're working with.

Steven J. Serenska

Call Steve @ Ross.

Do you mean the 45 degree x-over?  I've never seen a 22.5 tinplate (had to build it). 

Tracker John posted:

Do you mean the 45 degree x-over?  I've never seen a 22.5 tinplate (had to build it). 

The crossing Bakelite center is marked " Lionel Corp 020 X crossing  New York"  It is probably early post (pre?) war era, as it was in the standard orange and cream color box.

There are mating pins available, which will solve the issue of mating Ross and Lionel track. I'd still recommend contacting Steve about tinplate compatibility. He has told me his switches, even Rossplate, aren't compatible with tinplate trains but I don't know about his crossings. Steve is a good guy and you'll get an honest answer from him. 

John