... topic: 3329 3-Way Turnout posted: 22 Sep 2018 12:12 from: R.I.Lamb Hello, My first posting on here having just returned to Templot and forgotton seemingly most of what I once knew! I have been trying to progress with the above turnout (not the manual approach) and have fallen at the first hurdle! Having followed the steps to arrive at the the 3-way but not undertaken any adjustment to wing rails etc how do you proceed to work on the combined template in 'current' and not each of the components. I need to move a wing rail (which I can do by bringing the appropriate segment to 'current' and using the mouse.) My problem is keeping the component parts together. An elementary failure to grasp the basics I am sure but the grey matter isn't up to par these days. Robert posted: 22 Sep 2018 14:09 from: Martin Wynne Hi Robert, Welcome to Templot Club. If you have been away from Templot for a while you may not know that Templot can ...

... topic: 145 Track Clearances- slewing posted: 29 Aug 2007 07:13 from: Tim Morrow The June 2007 edition of Railway Modeller contains an article "NBR point and signal operation". A comment is made regarding clearances between structures, such as 'signal stanchions', point rodding, etc. and track location. As I construct operating point rodding, does Templot have the means of adjusting the track separation at those appropriate areas following setting the 'adjacent track centre to centre spacing' located under "Geometry" for the overall plan. With a particular project I am working on, which includes a double slip, point rodding is required to run to all the points. In one group, containing five rods, It would be good to be able to increase the track spacing to accommodate this width along this length. posted: 29 Aug 2007 12:34 from: Martin Wynne Tim Morrow wrote: As I construct operating point rodding, does Templot have the means of adjusting the track separation at those appropriate areas following setting the 'adjacent track centre ...

... topic: 2139 Fitting a turnout to existing curves posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:49 from: Martin Wynne I've just posted this in response to a topic on RMweb. I don't remember posting about this on here before, so for those who haven't found it (in Templot2 only) here are some notes. Usually you would start with a turnout and make the branch track, and then adjust the branch track to the required curve. But sometimes the branch track already exists, and you need to find a turnout to fit. This method gets you close, but will usually require some final adjustments to be strictly prototypical. 1. Start with the two curves, one in the control template, one as a background template. For best results have the easier curve in the control template. The curves don't have to be exactly tangential as here, but you will generally get better results if they are at least close to being so (for a curviform V-crossing)*: 2_140731_530000000.png 2. Give Templot a sporting chance by inserting ...

... permutations, and only you know what you want. When you click "make crossover" Templot automatically leaves a space in the timbering on one side, to remind you that some timber shoving will be needed to extend long timbers across from the other side. It's quite quick to do -- just click on the timber's number and then press the L key (lengthen) a few times. Each press adds 6" (scale) to the length. If you wish, every individual timber and sleeper in Templot can be adjusted for exact size and position, but normally it's only necessary to adjust a few of them where they conflict. Here's an example of a printed template from Templot, showing long timbers and the results of some timber shoving: long_timber_shoving.png regards, Martin. posted: 2 Feb 2009 13:44 from: Martin Lloyd What would the maximum length likely to be for such timbers? They were obviously an expensive item. Martin (Lloyd) posted: 2 Feb 2009 14:40 from: Martin Wynne Martin Lloyd wrote: What ...

... , and then lengthen it back as needed. It's all in the? help notes on the shove timber dialog. I spend hours writing that stuff, but hardly anyone ever seems to read it. I don't mind a bit when folks ask how to do things, but I do get irritated when folks announce to the world what Templot can't do, when it is not true. regards, Martin. posted: 23 Mar 2014 21:09 from: PeterD Thanks for your reply Martin and also your advice on how to adjust timber length on either side. I am sorry that my query was interpreted as- Templot cannot do this. I am going up a very steep learning curve and appreciate any assistance from the more knowledgeable people on the forum. Your program is terrific but I have not used it for many years and have realised I had not used it properly at all. I am keen to learn more and try to understand what I am shown and why it works. In time, my queries will reduce. Many thanks for all ...

... 7 1/4 using 38.1mm /ft and a gauge of 184.15 and then the 5" using custom A again 38.1 mm/ft but a gauge of 127mm. In order to have a common rail for mixed gauge, you must 1. use the same scale for both, and 2. use the same switch size for both. I suggest you change the B-6 to a 12ft-6, matching the 12ft-7. Change the 12ft-7 to a curviform V-crossing. Use F9 to adjust the V-crossing angle on it until the turnout curves align, and the F.P. marker is on the underlying curve. Then use CTRL+ F12 to shorten the turnout road exit to match the crossing entry straight mark on the underlying 12ft-6 template. Using the TEXITP peg position, attach a bit of straight plain track to provide the remaining length of exit rail. On the other hand, if you decide that you didn't want to use a curviform V-crossing (for easier large-scale manufacture) ...

... 34 from: Martin Wynne Hi Richard, Normally when using the F5 mouse action, Templot changes the switch size to keep it a sensible size for use with the changing V-crossing angle. If you right-click while the F5 mouse action is active you can click lock switch to override this and prevent the switch changing. The menu item is disabled when the F5 mouse action is not active. All of which is completely out of date and irrelevant, because you should no longer be using the F5 mouse action to adjust the middle V-crossings of tandem turnouts. It is now much easier to use the F9 mouse action instead, which doesn't affect the switch. Furthermore, you may not have a switch to lock. For the middle V-crossing in a tandem turnout it is now usually much more convenient to use a partial irregular half-diamond or a gaunt turnout template, neither of which have a switch. All of which illustrates how out-of-date the tandem video is. I have more than once been on ...

... some old American ready made code 100 turnout rail parts, which will be ideal for saving time. Just need to firm up a few areas before the soldering iron comes out posted: 1 Dec 2014 17:29 from: Hayfield Martin Thanks, most of the locos are on old RTR chassis, though some do have Romford wheels. Most may even have flangeless centre drivers (I also have a selection of Romford flangeless drivers. I think at worst I could possibly drop in a straight turnout on the outer curve and just adjust the plain track to suite. I think I will build the station throat first then see what happens after. I will be left with the outer triangle of space in the corner, I guess I could squeeze in an extra short siding or two, just to make use of the space posted: 1 Dec 2014 17:41 from: Martin Wynne Hayfield wrote: As its a retro layout I am building it in code 100 rail Hi John, For retro handbuilt track you should be using code 95 bullhead. I ...

... http://00-sf.org.uk and add 2mm to the relevant dimensions. But note that by default, Templot draws the templates with a proper full-width blunt nose: 2_160721_340000000.png This means that if you make a sharp vee, and align the rails correctly to such a template, the vee nose will be overhanging the "A" timber in fresh air between the timbers, aligned to the FP intersection mark. Which again looks awful. If you want to use sharper vees, you need to print new templates after adjusting the blunt nose width at real> V-crossing options> customize V-crossing> blunt nose... menu item -- click the? info button on the dialog to read more about this. Templot will then adjust the timbering to ensure that the nose is still supported on a timber. In the process the turnout will shorten slightly. This will leave small gaps between existing templates on an existing track plan, but it won't affect the alignments. 2_232021_190000000.png Here on these overlaid 1:8 crossings you can ...

... most of the way there: 2_271728_130000000.png If you want a better result: 2. click this mysterious button marked: It changes to:. This changes the angles to reference from the template datum instead of from square-on to the main road. Then click on the number of the timber which you want to shove (not the timber itself). 3. Click in the twist readout box, and then enter 0 (zero) on the dialog which appears. Repeat for as many other timbers as you wish to adjust. Or depending on the alignment of the turnout you may want to enter some other angle, say 1.5 degrees, for all the timbers. If you set them all to the same angle they will all be parallel (after clicking the button). regards, Martin. posted: 28 Oct 2015 05:55 from: Hayfield Martin Thank you, forgot to press the divide symbol posted: 28 Oct 2015 18:19 from: Martin Wynne Hello again John, My apologies. I forgot to mention that now in ...