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... topic: 3747 Track plan and using grouping posted: 24 Aug 2020 11:24 from: Graham Long HiI am a bit dissappointed. I had finally got my trackplan constructed. I wanted to rotate the whole plan by a few degrees. Rather than rotate each template individually. I thought if I grouped them I could rotate as a group. After groupin the templates I couldn't find a way to rotate them so I wanted to ungroup them. I couldn't find a way nothing seemed to work and I couldn't get back to where I started i.e. where I could add new templates and use all the functions on the main menu. Whenever I right clicked or used touch pad all I go was a medium sized+. Obviously I did something wrong and will need to start again hopefully a bit quicker next time. I must have deleted the track layout as all the other templates that I didn't need anymore where still in the storage box. As I do not want to make the same mistakes again could you explain: a) How to ...
... 17ft 6in-10. Any help would be much appreciated. Best wishes, Bob Ellis posted: 10 Jan 2008 18:37 from: Martin Wynne Bob Ellis wrote: Hi Martin, Perhaps you missed my last message Hi Bob, Not missed -- it's on my to-do list. I try to prioritise answers on the basis of how many users are likely to find it helpful. In this case you are asking for several hours work which will interest only a handful of users. I know there are a few other NER modellers who have already been through this, so I was hoping they might join in. But I promised a video ages ago and I will move it up the list. Sorry about the delay. In the meantime, it is in fact all in Templot. All you need is the NERA drawing. Make the existing NER template the current/control template. Go to template> switch options... Scroll to the bottom of the list and click it. Click the show switch info button. Click ...
... topic: 3752 finding intersections posted: 30 Aug 2020 17:27 from: Martin Wynne A few days ago Roger asked about a diamond-crossing on a transition curve. So I watched again the video from 2015: http://flashbackconnect.com/Movie.aspx?id=ib65pLfUkgNxFBDqAZSNyA2 It uses the method of finding the intersection by moving the mouse manually along the rails and judging the intersection position on the screen by eye. It struck me as a bit agricultural to be still using such methods after all these years, relying on close hand-eye co-ordination and limited by the screen resolution and rounding effects in the drawn lines on the screen. For a long time we have had the notch on intersection functions: 2_301120_060000000.png which are fine as far as they go. But they are limited to fixed-radius curves, and apply only to plain track and/or the main road of a turnout. They are based on conventional circular geometry, which means they always find two intersections. Resulting in a clunky interface in which Templot asks you ...
... : Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: (b) if I have a curve that I want to connect to a straight track, but I want to ensure the straight track remains at a given rotate angle, is there a way to do that. I currently find I have to tweak the curve, and re-snap the straight track and check that the K remains at zero for the straight. i.e. it would be useful to have a" swing to a K" type option Hi Dave, I've read that a few times and I think you want to adjust a curve to finish at a specified angle, so that you can attach a straight track at that angle? Lots of ways to do that, here's a bit of video showing one of them: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=kU1YjsYyIZJYO4pK8R9Xtw2 On the other hand it would be far better, quicker and easier to offset the templates a little and then use the make transition function on them. Model railway curves tend to be far sharper than the prototype, and ...
... Linux/Wine/Crossover? Do you have any other means of connecting to the internet? I'm baffled. There have now been nearly 300 downloads of #5053 presumably covering a wide range of internet connections around the world including other users on BT Internet. Yet as far as I know this is the only reported problem. Anyone else on BT Internet? Anyone seeing the same problem? Sorry I can't be more help, Ed. If it's a cache issue on the BT Internet servers, it should clear itself after a few hours or days. regards, Martin. posted: 26 Jan 2012 23:36 from: Ed Callaghan Martin Wynne wrote: Hi Ed, Thanks. It's a bit of a mystery because to get that message you must have made a successful connection to the server. But for some reason the data received is incorrect. Did previous TDV updates run ok? Which version of Windows? Or is it Linux/Wine/Crossover? Do you have any other means of connecting to the internet? I'm baffled. There have ...
... screen in this case). The Templot crossover sits there looking fine but every 5-6 seconds it goes very blurry and starts to clear from the top downwards taking 3-4 seconds to bring back a clear view. The clear view itself looks fine. Maybe try a bigger video? Rob posted: 4 Nov 2017 20:31 from: Rob Manchester Martin, Attached screenshot. Video fairly smooth but very blurry at times. The Templot part sits there with a nice clear view and then goes blurred and takes a few seconds to be sharp again. Going to put the chicken in the oven. Back in 5 minutes Rob Attachment: attach_2562_3121_Screen_Lincoln_Pe terboro.jpg 259 posted: 4 Nov 2017 20:41 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: Attached screenshot. Video fairly smooth but very blurry at times. The Templot part sits there with a nice clear view and then goes blurred and takes a few seconds to be sharp again. Hi Rob, I'm seeing the same. I think some trial and error with the settings may be needed. This ...
... me one. See the Scalefour Forum http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f =5 &t =7009 Cheers Julian posted: 2 Jul 2020 16:23 from: Julian Roberts Hi Martin Since the last post here you have very kindly again designed a revised tandem for me, posted on the Scalefour Forum http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f =9 &t =7017&start=25 It certainly has the features in the photographs. I want to check as there are a few parts that show a minimum radius of 36". I think they are so short that they are not relevant to my own ruling radius of 48" but wanted to check. I design my stock and locos to be able to take quite punishing track without derailing. I would imagine these short bits are like a minor track defect? While posting on the subject, I notice you've smoothed out what was the ruling radius of about 52" on the connection to the single slip, to a much smoother 102" radius ...
208. Memories for Martin
... topic: 3261 Memories for Martin posted: 22 Apr 2018 21:32 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Spotted for sale today. 2001_221629_380000000.jpg 2001_221630_040000000.jpg Bet that brings back a few memories. Build date on the chassis 1993. No I didn't buy it but it was nicely built. The thing that struck me was how very light it was compared to todays RTR offerings from Dapol and Heljan. Rob posted: 22 Apr 2018 22:21 from: Martin Wynne Thanks Rob. The details are still on the web site: http://templot.com/martweb/go_hunslet.htm And the instruction sheets for the kit: http://templot.com/martweb/kitins.htm exploded.jpg The web pages from 1998 do look very dated! We made very few of the assembled version. The red lunch boxes drew some comment, but in fact they made a very sturdy container for the model. Designing and toolmaking for that made an enjoyable interlude in our usual work. Sweating over a hot moulding machine proved to be less enjoyable. cheers, Martin. posted: ...
... , but at present I'm in unknown territory. *A "switch" in the UK and Templot means only the moving points section, NOT an entire turnout. regards, Martin. posted: 10 Dec 2007 03:00 from: Simon Dunkley Gn15 is generally "G" scale (it tends to be a bit variable) suing 00/H0 mechanisms. For a taster, try this: http://www.gn15.info/ Or this: http://hometown.aol.com/Gn15modeler/index.html It has been around for a few years. Simon posted: 10 Dec 2007 03:32 from: Martin Wynne Simon Dunkley wrote: Gn15 is generally "G" scale (it tends to be a bit variable) suing 00/H0 mechanisms. For a taster, try this: http://www.gn15.info/ Or this: http://hometown.aol.com/Gn15modeler/index.html It has been around for a few years. Hi Simon, Thanks for the links. Since writing earlier I found the gn15.info site. It's all new to me! Another ...
... be of use to make constructing so much track simpler? Would it be likely that the frogs used on all the points are the same, meaning that I can get away with a single frog jig? Are there appropriate jigs for producing the point blades? I intend to use code 75 rail (Open to being convinced to use bullhead rail, else flatbottom). And the era it will be set in is approx 1950. Thanks Julia posted: 5 Mar 2011 00:32 from: Nigel Brown Hi Julia Here's a few thoughts. Firstly, if you're going to have a bash at this epic, get it right, otherwise it's probably not worth it. So if the prototype uses BH rail, use BH. For switches and crossing V's, if you can afford it, both C&L and Exactoscale do switch blades, and C&L does crossing V's (not sure if Exactoscale does. The crossings don't cover all possibilities, just the main ones, but that may do for a lot of what you want. One way ...
211. Hello
... out what a "V" is... Hi peter, A very wise move; to start by finding out what the terminology means. You may also find Martin's explanation of OO-SF to be of interest, before you start building track. You should find that it de-mystifies some of the issues with the choices of gauge, and scale. There is a wealth of advice in this and other Fora. [eg. Scalefour Society; RMweb; EMGS; Finescale modeller's workshop.] Distilled into a few sentences: It has been found helpful to start by deciding which construction standard to use in your selected gauge, and then obtaining a set of the approriate gauges; build some straight track, and get a point kit or two to see how you get on. There are several Wild Swan books on the subject. An Approach to building Finescale Track in 4mm by Iain Rice is highly recommended. You will find descriptions of Track formations and of the various methods, and materials used by expert modellers. Welcome to the club ...
... this is the only report of any problems. regards, Martin. posted: 2 Jan 2012 23:41 from: Ian Allen Hi Martin, Both the PC and laptop are my own and build #4505 ran perfectly on the PC, it wasn't loaded onto the laptop. Downloading the program to either PC or laptop is via my O2 wi-fi USB, the same as when I updated to Templot 0.91 and TDV #4505. Nothing has changed in respect of firewall settings on either machine. I think a fair few of the 300 downloads have been my attempts to re-download. I've just switched all Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, Pro-active Threat and Network Threat Protection off on my laptop to see if I have any success with another download. Regards Ian posted: 2 Jan 2012 23:59 from: Ian Allen No success there either. I've even placed Templot TDV into the list of programs allowed to communicate through Windows Firewall. File Version: 0.96.1.4704 Product Name: Templot2 Development Version 0.96a Product Version: 0.96a ...
... Windows Notepad (other text editors are available). But to make any use of them you need a compiler. A compiler is a program which reads the statements which are written in the source code files, and converts them into a runnable computer program, called the object code. The files are intended to be used with the Lazarus/FreePascal compiler system, which is free. To download and install Lazarus: 1. go to http://www.lazarus-ide.org 2. click the Download Now button. After a few seconds you will be downloading the file: lazarus-2.0.6-fpc-3.0.4-win64.exe That's all you need, don't click any of the other advertising stuff on the Sourceforge pages which might flash up. Download that file and run it to install the Lazarus program in the usual way. Being free, they aren't paying fees for a digital certificate, so you will need to click past the security warnings (same as for Templot). During the install process you will probably find it convenient to tick the "create ...
... turnout is 1:6 with a 12ft switch. I intended it only to convey the idea -- were you to actually go with such a plan it would need to be re-done more carefully, and adjusted for the optimum fit at the board joint. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Jan 2012 10:17 from: RedgateModels Show off TBH I think I'm pretty happy with the double slip and GWR 9ft heel- 6. Current stock will fit and I always have scope to expand the layout by a few feet should I ever have the need to run a 9F into the station. Good fun this layout design- Summat Colliery was already done for me in Peco code 75 so I didn't have all these things to consider :LOL: Attachment: attach_1294_1762_fourgig_east_exte nded_engine_shed_plus.box 256 Last edited on 4 Jan 2012 10:48 by RedgateModels posted: 4 Jan 2012 10:54 from: RedgateModels For reference, the attached .box file represents the track that has already been laid Attachment: attach_1295_1762_mini1.box 246 posted: 4 Jan 2012 12:15 from ...
... topic: 1391 Houston, we have a problem.... posted: 26 Feb 2011 12:58 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, not a bug as such, but had to chuckle when I looked up at the screen a few minutes ago.... 479_260758_150000000.jpg Attachment: attach_996_1391_Templot.BMP 296 posted: 26 Feb 2011 13:31 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Hi Martin, not a bug as such, but had to chuckle when I looked up at the screen a few minutes ago... Hi Gordon, That's the famous "matchsticks and broken glass" effect. It's a known effect. Your coloured tracks make it look even more dramatic! It is caused by the transition curve being too "gentle" for the maths capability of your processor. In other words the radius changes by too little in too long a transition length. If you look at the transition radii there you will see 2053- 2020mm radii -- a difference of less than 2%. When you get this effect you can be ...
216. Proofed house junc
... the xtrkcad image in the files folder). Any tips or alterations I'd love to hear your views. nb the open point at the top of the plan is like that intentionally as it will lead to a lower level fiddle yard. Kind regards Dave Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/templot/files/Proof%20Housed%20Junc/ posted: 5 Dec 2007 10:39 from: Martin Wynne Hi Dave, Thanks for posting your plans. You've made some rapid progress there! I noticed that in a few places you have made diamond-crossings where the crossing angle differs between the two half-diamonds. That will produce a dog-leg in the diagonal road through the K-crossings. Getting diamonds to run nicely is always tricky in 00, so it's best to keep the same angle both ends. That's easy to do -- starting with one of the half-diamonds as the current/control template, just click the tools> make diamond-crossing menu item. I think if you change the angle to ...
217. flat bottom rail
... piece to capture the ties, then the rail template lays over the top. I am still working on how to hold the rail whilst it gets spiked. I may have to find some system of gluing them to the ties and then spiking after removing the rail jig. Thanks again Regards Dave posted: 23 May 2008 13:31 from: Andy Reichert dwhellum wrote: Your system is very interesting, however I am not using tie plates but just spiking directly to the ties. Your prototype may be one of the very few NG lines that didn't use tie plates at all. The very common US modeling idea of just spiking track, is a considerable compromise, based on reducing work, that was invented half a century ago, and stuck, due to no-one questioning why real track looks so different. Just about all US modeling magazines consider "track" merely an unnoticed means for steering toy trains out of the box, that must be constructed with the least possible delay and effort. They sell more advertising that way. I'm more ...
218. Newcastle Diamonds
... topic: 3111 Newcastle Diamonds posted: 19 Oct 2017 20:32 from: Richie Kynaston Evening all,I'm looking for some help from those more knowledgable. I'm looking to see if I can recreate the diamonds at Newcastle for my layout- still swapping about with ideas- but Newcastle ticks quite a few boxes. After looking at EM, I think i've settled on 00-SF, to reduce the amount of work needed (ie rewheeling stock etc) but getting better track. Now I have the track plan from the Quail 1987 Book, by which time BR had done away with bay Platforms 1-3, but the rest of the layout was substantially complete. I'm working from that and this image Flickr image from New Castle Keep to try and replicate the trackwork, but I've a couple of queries. Can anyone hazard a guess what what track centers I should be using, I don't think it's common 6ft throughout, but not sure that it's 6ft/10ft spacing? Can anyone take a guess at what kind of Point work this ...
219. Companion changes
... watch fuzzy screen videos, which is ok for a minute or two but liable to give severe headache after longer periods. cheers, Martin. posted: 25 Oct 2017 04:11 from: Matt M. While Flash does have some issues and Apple is a bit of a control freak, Apple's problems with it stem from the fact that two of the most aggressive trojan attacks on their OS were delivered using Flash. As Flash is something they can't control it is out. Apple has a tendency to do that with a few things. I have watched MP4 files of high quality on my computer so it may just be a codec compatibility issue. I have also seen some weird things graphically in Windows 7 on the Bootcamp side of the computer my favourite being the CAD program were every time you completed a circle it would disappear behind the work surface never to be seen again. Only happen when running on Windows in Bootcamp. Didn't happen on a PC. I personally can cope with the light fuzzy that I get as the videos are very useful ...
... I'm not sure about now, is when I have complicated pointwork how I should handle it? For example, I'm somewhat working backwards in the below from where the Vee's are, and some of the timbers seem... impractically large. http://i.imgur.com/2kd33PD.png posted: 14 Oct 2018 22:29 from: William Williamson I actually think I've done most of the work, does this make sense though? I've tried to keep the lengths as small as possible where feasible, but there are just quite a few arrangements where timbers appear to need to span the whole formation width. Is this roughly correct? http://i.imgur.com/Hpw3yLE.png and http://i.imgur.com/GMHoqhv.png Last edited on 14 Oct 2018 22:30 by William Williamson posted: 14 Oct 2018 23:03 from: Martin Wynne William Williamson wrote: I actually think I've done most of the work, does this make sense though? I've tried to keep the lengths as small as possible where feasible, but there are just quite a few arrangements where ...
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