Adding Life to Your HO Scale Level Crossing
Getting a practical ho scale level crossing upon your layout is one of all those projects that really changes the whole character of your smaller world. It's that specific point where your two major interests—cars and trains—finally collide, hopefully not literally. There's just something about the particular sight of a locomotive pulling the long string of freight cars across a busy street that makes the layout feel comprehensive. Whether you're going for a sleepy rural dirt road or an occupied four-lane city road, the crossing will be a focal point that draws everyone's eye. ...