... the match. The curve on the rails on the turnout sides doesn't quite match between the switch and the crossing. Using a slightly shallower crossing might help but increases the overall length. I'll still perservere because it's been quite instructive in the geometry of the turnouts and the interaction between the switch settings and crossing. Adrian Attachment: attach_212_314_3way_m3.jpg 308 posted: 17 Jan 2008 04:49 from: Adrian Hopefully some one will correct me if I'm getting this wrong. I wasn't happy with the previous attempt as the centre crossing just didn't align correctly. looking at the photo it seemd to me that for the left hand turnout in particular the section between the left-hand crossing and the centre crossing was virtually straight. I had visions of mixing and matching all sorts of part templates to get the geometry but then I found the option "length of entry straight in front of fine point" in the "real> V crossing options...". So a little further tweaking has got me this far which I'm happier with. I think I'll crack ...

... what I can discover. Cheers, graeme Last edited on 2 Dec 2019 16:00 by Graeme posted: 3 Dec 2019 07:50 from: Graeme Hi Martin, Well I have managed to tweak the output from Jedi a bit to produce something I think is... well not unreasonable, anyway. At least it has got rid of many of the single word lines that looked so ugly (and illogical) to my eyes. On the basis that you have spaces under control I concentrated on the newlines and alignment. The 'end's do not line up with 'begin's the way you do it- I am not sure we will get a reformatter which does that- but at least they line up with what seems to me to be the 'owner' of the block (i.e. the 'if', 'else', 'case', or whatever). This is anyway how it would work in most other languages. (Yes, I know we are not using other languages, but it will at least have a familiar feel for most ...

... 23:44 from: tmarston Hello, I have created a track design and although the sleepers and rail are shown. The chair positions are not. I would like to print the individual templates that were created showing the chair positions as templates ready for assembly. Attached file of track. Needs tidying up. Attachment: attach_2925_3525_Evercreech_Juncti on_2019_10_19_1456_08.box 120 posted: 20 Oct 2019 01:08 from: Martin Wynne Hi Anthony, Welcome to Templot Club. Chairing is not currently supported in Templot, which is primarily about creating the geometrical rail alignments and timbering positions. Assuming you want REA chairing (rather than say GWR or any of the pre-group companies), there are PDF files available on the Exactoscale web site showing the standard REA chair positions for switches and crossings: http://exactoscale.com/track-components/chair-positions/ Click the links below each diagram to download the PDF files. They are vector files and can be zoomed in to reveal the full detail. You can then use them as a reference while constructing pointwok on Templot ...

... check rail etc. Good to know, I'll see how the built turnout performs and then decide on the other, but I do have an electrical solution to prevent derailments through that one at least. posted: 1 Oct 2019 21:26 from: RedgateModels So the NG stock seems to behave with the switch blade working as a check rail. I'll keep it like that. Progress on the left hand side too. I knew there was a problem with the templot plan around where the NG track departs, track gauges helped align things. It has a bit of a kick sideways so the curve is not as smooth as it could be but stock runs through fine. Onwards 2013_011620_400000000.jpg Last edited on 1 Oct 2019 21:27 by RedgateModels posted: 2 Oct 2019 08:15 from: Phil O The narrow gauge check rail looks to be a bit short at the right hand end, it should be extended back one more timber to cover the knuckle. Phil Last edited on 2 Oct 2019 18:29 by Phil O posted: 3 Oct ...

... point? I'm trying to create one with a 60" (1523mm) Right Hand radius (Main) and a 66" (1676mm) Left Hand radius (Branch)? I'm totally totally flummoxed! I've looked at various examples from the past but either the links to extra info are missing or as in one example – Method 3 (posted: 13 Oct 2012 09:02) – "Start with two lengths of curved plain track crossing over each other,." and using". menu, click peg/align tools> make diamond-crossing at intersection menu item."- nothing happens?? I guess the instructions may be out of date for the version I'm using? Some notes mention symmetrical turnouts, but not non symmetrical Y's. I was using Templot V 2.19.b (but have just updated to 2.23b) and drawing using 0-MF gauge. It's for a small Southern Region goods yard I'm planning on building with hand built points, ply sleepers/Exactoscale/C &L components, etc. as Peco just doesn't ...

... the light, or did they really have nothing better to do there? John posted: 25 Feb 2008 11:12 from: Martin Wynne John Lewis wrote: In this photo of Allhallows-on-Sea, the chair bolts appear to be painted white: photo of Allhallows-on-Sea station Why? Is it a trick of the light, or did they really have nothing better to do there? Hi John, During renewal work, chair screws are not fully tightened until everything is in place and checked for alignment. To ensure no screws are missed, I believe each chair screw is given a dab of white paint when it is finally tightened down. The relaying inspector can then easily check that all the chair screws are tight before passing the work. The presence of the paint also reminds the gang in the coming weeks that the screws are new and may need further tightening as the track beds in. The presence of p.w. workers on the track in the picture tends to confirm such activity. Also the track beyond the rail ...

... topic: 3475 Transition curves posted: 4 Aug 2019 14:37 from: Terry Schroeyens Hello, In the attached, I want to link PR071 to PR070 or rather the two crossovers TL058 and TR065 using the peg/align make transition curve. Templot says it's not possible. Similar problem linking PR045 to PL043. Terry Attachment: attach_2870_3475_Cirencester_2019 _08_04_1526_59.box 127 posted: 4 Aug 2019 15:03 from: Martin Wynne Hi Terry, It is not mathematically possible to create a transition curve if the two curves intersect. You need to adjust the radius of one or the other or both of the templates until the track centre-lines do not quite intersect, like this: 2_040956_150000000.png Sometimes it is necessary to temporarily extend the length of the templates to see this. The length of the resulting transition zone is determined by the size of the gap you leave between them. This is the result of the above: 2_040956_160000001.png It now needs to be extended to fit the previous space -- more info at: http://templot.com/companion/link_existing.php ...

... is likely to be worse during the winter months because of the generally damper atmosphere. Paper stored somewhere warm and dry for a few weeks and then kept in a sealed container should work better. For a single template the precision you are getting is perfectly adequate, because as you say all actual track construction is done using gauge tools. The problem arises when you have a large plan comprising several sheets in several rows and you want to fit them accurately together. Odd half-millimetres can add up and throw things out of alignment. As an alternative to the "official" means of calibrating the printer, you could try printing templates with a 50mm grid and measuring the grid lines. You can then enter the calibration factors by trial and error until you get the best average grid spacings across the full sheet. Generally I recommend using an ink-jet printer rather than a laser printer to get the best accuracy. regards, Martin. posted: 10 Mar 2008 17:24 from: Brian Tulley Martin Wynne wrote: Generally I recommend using an ...

... particular I have a turnout adjacent to a single slip as in the screen shot and I'm not sure what to do. Should I move the timbers (though I know key timbers cannot be moved) or should I shorten the timbers on the slip and the turnout. Btw, these are FB turnouts circa 1983. Cheers, Adriano 162_010803_080000000.png Adriano, You might consider combining the timbering of the turnout and the slip to make long timbering under both formations. The timbers around the tiebars on the slip and the turnout are almost in alignment and should combine into long timbers which could be angled to provide sufficient room for tiebars and correct placement of slide chairs. You might also consider extending the long timbering to the left through the crossing on the slip up to the long timber at the turnout to the left. To the right of the tiebars, you might manage to retain the individual timbering if you can interlace the timber ends, but you might have to resort to long timbers under both formations. You also have the option of using wider 14" timbers ...

... ...sk83 file... Attachment: attach_2483_3071_radstock_17_09_01 _1312_55.sk83 340 posted: 4 Sep 2017 14:58 from: John Palmer...and the shapes file Attachment: attach_2484_3071_radstock_17_09_01 _1312_55.bgs 277 posted: 4 Sep 2017 15:07 from: John Palmer Although NLS' range of town plans is concentrating on the West Country, they have not as yet scanned Radstock, unfortunately, so I have had to use the 25" series. There are a few departures from the OS plan, partly because I hae me doots about some of the alignments, but more importantly because I wanted to show the 1936-37 alterations to the layout, primarily affecting the ladder of slips across the yard and the connection into the Up Main. Whilst excluding what I take to be the tramways, I have included the lower end of the Clandown Branch, and the standard gauge incline across the bridge giving access to Tyning colliery and batches. Also shown are the connection towards Ludlows and the British Wagon Works tracks, the latter a mess of tight curves which I have eased somewhat. ...