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Install Hydryocal Inclines at Rail Crossings
1. For rail crossings, cut and remove Track-Bed material the width of the
Hydrocal Incline from both sides of track
(Fig. 59)
. Use a hobby knife to cut
Track-Bed.
2. Test fit Hydrocal Inclines in Track-Bed notches. Top of Inclines must be level
with top of rails
(Fig. 60)
. Spread a layer of Foam Tack Glue on bottom of
Incline and on Plaster Cloth where Incline will be placed. Set Incline in place
and hold until setting begins.
NOTE:
The angled Incline should be placed in
position “C”
(Fig. 58)
.
3. Cut and place narrow strips of Paving Tape along outer edges of Inclines,
between rails and at outside rail edges
(Fig. 61)
. This will act as a form when
spreading Smooth-It.
4. Mix a small batch of Smooth-it according to package instructions.
5. Fill area between Paving Tape strips with Smooth-It. Use the Spreader to level
Smooth-It even with top of rails and top of Inclines
(Fig. 62)
. Carefully, wipe off
excess Smooth-It from top of rails.
6. Let Smooth-It dry completely, then remove Paving Tape strips.
7. Run a hobby knife along outside edges of rails several times to score a groove
in the Smooth-It to allow clearance for train wheels
(Fig. 63)
.
8. Test clearance by running a piece of rolling stock several times over the area
(Fig. 64)
. If necessary, sand down Smooth-It between rails.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until train has proper clearance.
Fig. 62
Fig. 59
Remove
Fig. 60
Cast Hydrocal
Incline
PA VED ROAD
T OWN STREET
GRAVEL ROAD
GRA
VEL
G R AV E L
G R A V EL
G V 14
GV 10
G
V
1 3
G
V
8
G V
7
G V
12
G V
9
G
V
2
G
V
5
GV
1
G
V
4
G V 15
G V 11
GV
6
GV
3
Fig. 58
A
B
I
I
I
I
I
C
Paving Tape Strips
Fig. 61
Fig. 64
Fig. 63
