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Types

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	== Types ==		== Types ==

			There are several types of track crossing arrangements.

			=== Diamond Crossing ===

			A diamond crossing is formed when two tracks cross each other at less than 90 degree angle.

			=== Square Crossing ===

			A square crossing is formed when two tracks cross each other at a right (90 degree) angle.

	=== Full Flange Bearing ===		=== Full Flange Bearing ===

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Examples

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			== Types ==

			=== Full Flange Bearing ===

			From [https://www.rail-suppliers.com/product/full-flange-bearing-diamond/ <i>Progress Rail</i>]:

			: Eliminates wheel contact at the flange way intersection of the diamond. Significantly reduces impact that leads to accelerated maintenance and eventual replacement of the castings and sub-components.

			[[File:Progress-Rail-Full-Flange.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px]]

	== Examples ==		== Examples ==
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	=== CIG ===		=== CIG ===

	Ken Smith built this [[Diamond\|diamond]] for the [[Comanche & Indian Gap Railroad]]. He used flat bar for all components, with the exception of the short section of steel rail as a transition between the diamond and the aluminum rail.		Ken Smith built this [[Diamond\|diamond]] for the [[Comanche & Indian Gap Railroad]]. He used flat bar for all components, with the exception of the short section of steel rail as a transition between the diamond and the aluminum rail. This diamond could be adapted to Full Flange Bearing type.

	Here is the material list used for constructing the diamond (either [[HRS]] or [[CRS]]):		Here is the material list used for constructing the diamond (either [[HRS]] or [[CRS]]):

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CIG

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	Ken Smith built this [[Diamond\|diamond]] for the [[Comanche & Indian Gap Railroad]]. He used flat bar for all components, with the exception of the short section of steel rail as a transition between the diamond and the aluminum rail.		Ken Smith built this [[Diamond\|diamond]] for the [[Comanche & Indian Gap Railroad]]. He used flat bar for all components, with the exception of the short section of steel rail as a transition between the diamond and the aluminum rail.

			Here is the material list used for constructing the diamond (either [[HRS]] or [[CRS]]):

			* 1/2 by 1 inch flat
			* 1/4 by 3/4 inch flat
			* 1/8 by 1 inch flat
			* 2 by 1/8 inch flat
			* 1 by 1 inch angle

	<gallery widths=300px heights=300px perrow=2>		<gallery widths=300px heights=300px perrow=2>

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 == External Links ==
 * [https://discoverlivesteam.com/2015/04/12/constructing-a-diamond-junction/ "Constructing a Diamond Junction", <i>DiscoverLiveSteam.com</i>]

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			== External Links ==

			* [https://discoverlivesteam.com/2015/04/12/constructing-a-diamond-junction/ "Constructing a Diamond Junction", <i>DiscoverLiveSteam.com</i>]

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