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Can any one help with a question about track that is inlaid in concrete?
On my new layout I am building a siding for a lumber yard, the track is inlaid in concrete.
Would wheel stops or bumpers be used on track like this? I have some Hayes wheels stops and Hayes bumpers, would either be used or would the track just stops?
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It depends on what is at the end of the track and how much usage the spur track gets. If there is a building or a road/situation where a runaway car would cause damage or be a safety issue at the end of the track, then a Hayes bumper would be put in place. If there is nothing at the end of the track except a field, or nothing that could be damaged, then wheel stops would work. I have seen tracks on a long spur that have meandered off into weeds in the Detroit area. The used portion of the spur was near the main and the rest of the spur went a bit of a distance before being lost in the weeds. I am sure there are rules and reasons for the placement of bumpers and wheel stops. Hope this helps!
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Hi Chuck,
It does help, directly behind the end of the spur will be one of the buildings of the lumber yard is it would make sense to use a bumper to prevent damage should a car roll free on the track.
Thank you Chuck.
So the next question is how do bumpers get used when the track in in concrete?
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Here are some pictures of a bumper that could be used. I made mine from wood and painted them to simulate concrete.
I glued mine in place with hot glue.
I groved mine to fit over the track. Using them with inbedded track you won't have to do that
Charlie
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Thanks for the pictures, that does look like to would stop a rolling car!
I might have to have a go at one of them and see what it looks like.
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you see they extend considerably into the ground, truly more than meets the eye.
Charlie
