Need some assistance on crossings

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You may be able to jury rig something. Seems the newer version has the diamond made of metal.   Maybe it's me but I couldn't get attachment to show up.

The attachment is a jpg photo file showing anyrail.  I think the problem will be getting the ground since I think its a metal plate which prolly could work for the diamond and plastic guide rails could be an issue.

Ive been running nothing but smaller steam 0-4-0 up to 0-8-0 mth engines and not had an issue.  Would hate to have to redo the track since we got started on scenery already.

One trick you might be able to pull off is use an insulated rail on the single track to trigger a relay that energizes the diamonds from the center rail of the single track. When the train clears, the relay would reset and turn off the diamonds.

email or call ross about the metal diamond retrofit.

Any way to turn one of the collectors around to shorten the span between them?

are you crossing different power districts or is all of the track on the same transformer channel?

Thanks for the feedback, I tried powering up the metal diamond, same power district one main line, and no go since the wheels are on plastic rail on top the diamond.  However, I made a simple change to the layout which would require one switch and removes the 2nd diamond which I think would be an easier fix.

Well, that was bad luck, having both trucks with no outside rail. Glad you could find a track adjustment without wrecking the whole track plan.