... topic: 3324 OpenTemplot- where next? posted: 4 Sep 2018 07:04 from: Martin Wynne It is now 3 months since I released Templot as open source. I spent a lot of time preparing the code to make it suitable for publication, and capable of being compiled in a readily available compiler. Then when there was some disagreement about the actual form of publication I spent more time splitting it into two options -- a conventional collaborative open source project (OpenTemplot), and a "home" version for users to tinker with for their own use (TemplotMEC). For a long time I had been reluctant to publish the code for Templot, fearing that it would create a flood of questions about the workings of the code, and requests for help in modifying and compiling it. Which on top of the usual help requests from users would be just too much to cope with. In the event I was completely wrong, and the actual result has been almost total silence. I know of no-one working on or ...

... rail is bent The switch rails are formed much the same way, file the back off the switch rail where it touches the stock rail, file off the head on the inside. The stock rail needs the foot filed back where the switch rail touches and I put nicks in the foot of the stock rail for the set bend The handlaidtrack frog jig looks excellent and similar to the vee filing jigs, if a lot of turnouts are being built at the same angle it might be worth the expence posted: 31 Jul 2020 07:04 from: Hayfield Paul I would like to add, make sure you use sharp files and file one way only. I buy Vallobe files, they are slightly dearer than cheap files but so much better For code 75 I use a smooth cut 10" when using the vee jig, I also have smooth and 2nd cut 6" files For the switch rail jigs I use 10" on the backs and 6" on the inside heads. I keep my newest ones away from glass fiber strip and whitemetal. ...

... : We have been told that the business will close at the end of April if negotiations are unsuccessful. Hi Dave, The press release reads far more optimistic than that (updated yesterday): http://www.finescale.org.uk from which: The owner of C&L Finescale Modelling Ltd, Pete Llewellyn said: "I am very pleased that having been looking for a buyer for some time, it has been agreed that the business will carry on under new ownership." Martin. Last edited on 6 Mar 2017 20:07 by Martin Wynne posted: 6 Mar 2017 21:49 from: madscientist maybe, but" cottage industry" sounds like its going into someones bedroom! posted: 6 Mar 2017 23:22 from: Nigel Brown If I was dependent on C&L bits and pieces think I'd be quite worried. Cottage industry rather implies that it'll go back to one or two people trying to run it, which before kept on having problems.It's big enough that it really needs 4 or 5 people minimum, who can cover for each ...

... a hazardous chemical in the course of their work. This must declare all the classified ingredients; or to have a suitable chemical analysis carried out. Only with this will the composition be apparent, needless to say this could cost £n ,000. Normally this forms part of Trading Standards or HSE's enforcement procedures. I am sorry to be pedantic about this but the communication of safety information along the supply chain is there to protect everybody, even if it is sometimes misinterpreted. Regards Jerry posted: 15 May 2012 08:07 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, Having just read the latest from RS that they are now selling Flux Off, I think I might give this a try though I'm sceptical it will work for liquid flux, time will tell. posted: 15 May 2012 08:54 from: Howard The child-proof closure makes it hard to use. I've suggested they also sell suitable EMPTY bottles, so we can decant the liquids into a bottle that is easy to use. Howard. Jerry wrote: Retail sales require additional work ...

... of re-creating Delphi controls when we already have a perfectly workable solution with what Lazarus provides (unless I have missed something, of course). Sorry, but I could find any enthusiasm for doing this- it feels like a move in the wrong direction. I would prefer to put my efforts elsewhere. I will look at adding printer settings to saved preferences, as you asked me to a couple of days ago, topic 3538- message 28217 if that's OK? Cheers, g Last edited on 5 Nov 2019 07:44 by Graeme posted: 5 Nov 2019 07:27 from: Graeme Hi Martin, Do we need another topic specifically for contributions to be posted? (or have I missed something?) Anyway, this was the first change I made. Not earth-shattering really, but just so we have a complete record. data_memo_unit.lfm object data_child_form: Tdata_child_form Width= 565 BorderIcons= [biSystemMenu] BorderStyle= bsSizeToolWin- Caption=' data...'+ Caption=' info...' ClientHeight= ...

... a fancy electronic controller. All you need is one (incredibly cheap- think 1.00 GBP) pulse generator that can feed positioning pulses to as many servos as you like. This method also significantly reduces the number of wires hanging around under your layout and it can take care of frog polarity too. I could produce an extensive write-up and I will do that if there is enough interest. Please let me know if you would like me to do that Cheers, Andrew (or Andy) posted: 20 Aug 2020 07:09 from: Igor Kurgan From my memory 25 years ago: A cheap electric coil(even made by yourself), a power supply 19-24v, some condensators and a spring can do the trick also. The theory was that the spring is holding them into a fixed position and when put power on the coil the points where set in a different position. With the condensator you could alter the frequencies of you volt, from 30 hz to 1kh, in steps of ~25hz or something so it would ...

... , either use the "make branch track" or "make reverse curve" buttons. Fortunately Martin has made a lot of short cuts since the original versions and what used to take me days to work out now takes a few minutes. My "Earls Court Junction" box (see separate thread) took about 3 hours to do a rough version to see if it would work. and that is quite a large layout. Last edited on 23 Sep 2020 22:52 by roythebus posted: 23 Sep 2020 23:07 from: roythebus roythebus wrote: What I done was to change template to straight track; use the curve facility to make it the radius you want where you want it. so set that for 32" (having set the sleepering, gauge, track centres etc. Insert turnout, use the left hand/right hand toggle. On my one I set it as a left hand point. Make it longer using the "length" button. Then "make crossover". check the minimum radius, if it's too ...

... you. As usual you are a step ahead of me! I think that the 5/32" 00 has probably gone the same way as the 9/32" 0 and the dinosaurs but you never know, there may still be some diehards out there who get enjoyment out of having to make everything from scratch. I enjoy scratch building but I like to pick my projects- there is not enough time to do everything yourself. Not if you ever want run anything. Glen posted: posted: 29 Jul 2011 07:04 from: Jim Guthrie Wasn't it called Q scale? I remember reading about it many years ago- probably in the Model Railroader. IIRC, it was the US attempt to get a more accurate scale/gauge relationship in 0 scale but by keeping the gauge the same and changing the scale, unlike the UK which keeps the scale the same and has a plethora of gauges. As far as I remember, the track and wheel standards were the same for 1/4" and 9/32" scales ...

... a different browser or a different computer, or you logged on to Windows as a different user, or maybe in this case you have swapped from Mac to Bootcamp or to Parallels when accessing the forum. (I hope I've got the terminology right, my knowledge of Macs is minimal.) I can't see how this would be related to the Templot launch problem, unless it is all part of some file corruption problem on your drive (or maybe a virus?). regards, Martin. posted: 19 Aug 2007 07:46 from: Dave Phillips Hi Martin, I'm still having trouble with launching 91b. Here's what I've done. Reinstalled 91b using my saved copy of the 91b install file. No joy. Deleted files you listed. No joy Reinstalled 91b using a freshly downloaded copy of 91b from the site in your post. No joy. Uninstalled Templot and deleted Templot folder after saving my box files. Reinstalled 91b. No joy. Deleted Templot folder again--Templot not in list for uninstall. Installed 74b. It ran ...

... the amount of staff then available for track maintenance. Nowadays we know different after recent major incidents: http://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/547c9037ed915d4c0d000199/R202008_081023_Grayrigg_v5.pdf The important thing then was to detect that the relevant switch blade was properly closed against the stock rail, before the signal can clear. That's something beyond mechanical failure, and much more likely to go wrong, such as weather conditions or fallen debris affecting the rodding run or clogging the switch blade. regards, Martin. posted: 21 Oct 2017 12:07 from: Tim Lee Here is another image which again shows the 180 degree actuation rod bend locating into the switch independent of the front stretcher bar. Masborough, 1907 It does seem to suggest that pre WWI at least the Midland connected rodding independently of the front stretcher bar certainly within sidings and goods yards. I am still hoping to turn up a mainline trailing turnout to see if the practice differed- we know it was different for facing due to the requirement for locking. 2999_210706_480000000.jpg 2999_210812_040000000.jpg Last edited on 21 Oct 2017 13 ...