... centres at the rail joints. 2_210851_200000000.png You could argue that some of them should be replaced with plain sleepers where you have a wide crossover. This will depend on the practice of the prototype company. Possibly one long timber across all three tracks at the centre, and the rest as plain sleepers. regards, Martin. posted: 21 Jul 2014 18:52 from: Michael Woolford I think I have managed to achieve something that is acceptable; it's taken two days to get it to this stage with thanks to Martin. 2786_211343_240000000.png You will see that I have made use of Martin's suggestion to use two long timbers joined together in a few places, although I'm sure I could have used just the two individual long timbers in a couple of locations. It does however, give me the opportunity to add the extra detail at the joint, which, even if it is rarely modeled, I will do my best to replicate it. Does anyone have any photographic examples of jointed timbers that they would be kind enough to share? Many thanks for your ...