When I built the oldest part of my layout over 20 years ago, I made a mistake. I put a Ross switch at the top of a grade, with downgrades on both sides. It was a recipe for derailments. I have made a variety of interventions to create a level area on both sides of the switch, but derailments continue, although certain equipment seem to be part of the problem. The switch itself has become damaged from all the accidents. I plan to replace the switch and want to address the vertical curve issue at the same time. I want to lengthen and reduce the steepness of the grades adjacent to the switch. I don't think I can move risers. I'm looking to put something under the Homasote sub-roadbed that would provide the gradual grade needed. What ideas do you have?
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