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... 14 would not be possible in 32mm IMHO. We reverse mineral trains through them into the yard and there is no deviation, lurch or drop whatever. In fact, you can't tell where the turnouts are looking at the wagons. I commissioned my own gauges from a local precision engineering firm- about £17 apiece- but there is a manufacturer making them as an etch now. I have not used it to know how accurate it is. Nothing comes off in either direction, but occasionally we do have to check and adjust the back-to-backs, as it is less tolerant in this respect. One word of warning. Heljan use a non-standard wheel profile, and their wheelsets do not go through 31.5, well, not without a 6lb hammerblow on the nose. San Cheng and Tower Brass do. Any further questions, ask away. Yours Richard Lambert posted: 28 Feb 2011 18:08 from: Rob Manchester Hi Richard, Thanks for the comments. I won't be using any Heljan locos on the layout so no ...
502. Questions on the basic fundamentals on prototype (and scale model) turnout dimensions and design met
... to be a challenge, especially the check rails -- but if the prototype could do it then it should be possible in the model, at least in P4. From the right the turnouts are (all right-hand): 9ft switch+ 1:5.5 curviform 15ft switch+ 1:8 curviform 9ft switch+ 1:8 regular In the latter case that's an unusual combination, and as a result the regular pattern V-crossing has produced a long entry "straight". The lead length could have been adjusted by extending or shortening the entry straight, but in the event the default length fitted well. This turnout now needs the trap catch points* inserted -- over to you. As usual I converted your bitmap to low-contrast negative grey-scale, and worked using the "bright night" colours: 2_211653_300000001.png 2_211653_290000000.png 2_211653_310000003.png 2_211653_300000002.png Thanks for uploading the scan. I set 300dpi and 1:492 for 4mm scale, as your instructions. *let's not start that one again. To the signalman they are trap points ...
... -set is 15mm. Increase it as necessary for the image you are using, to match the scale size of two pixels or more. (In the next Pug I have changed the pre-set to 10mm. You can go down to 0.5mm, but in practice there is little practical work which can be done if zoomed in that far. I sometimes go down to 5mm to get maximum precision when aligning things manually.) 2. Alternatively, if you need to retain the full zoom-in capability for track adjustments, you can temporarily turn off the picture shapes while you do so -- pad> pad background options> hide background shapes menu option. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Feb 2011 17:52 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Many thanks for your responses, apologies for not getting back to you sooner, had another crash shortly after my original posting last evening, so gave up and went to bed, also had to go out for the day on business. I have had this particular problem for a ...
504. Circle segmentation
... ring. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Feb 2011 13:26 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Gordon, If you need longer lines extending beyond the track ends, make double-track outside your curve. Draw to that template, then delete it. There are other ways of doing the same thing. For example you could peg dummy centre-line-only straight templates at each end of your curve, and then rotate each one by 90 degrees. They should intersect on the radial centre, and you can adjust the lengths of each using F4. You can change all the printed line thicknesses at print> printed line thicknesses> set any. Martin. posted: 1 Mar 2011 10:06 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, thanks for that. I've generated the segment lines without problem and they'll provide perfect cutting guides, but somehow or other I've managed to move the eight lines off the plan and now need to put them back on the radial centre. I've been into backgound shapes amd move all, but it is asking ...
505. Curved points
... the main curve, and then click template> invert handing menu item or press CTRL+ X. Then F9 mouse action to slide it into position. Because of the contraflexure the radii will be eased, and you will probably find that you can shorten the turnout to a smaller size (F5) without infringing your minimum radius, and so perhaps fit in an extra fiddle yard track. If you really do want the main road of the turnout to run straight off to the outside of the ruling curve, you need to adjust the substitution radius (external geometrical radius) for the turnout. There is a video showing how to do that for exactly the situation you describe, at: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/subs_rad.exe but using contraflexure is 10 times easier and much more prototypical. regards, Martin. posted: 7 Feb 2011 21:10 from: Paulr1949 Hi Martin Thank you for the speedy reply. There is one place on each side where I think I need a straight point- I don't need extra sidings ( ...
... tracks extending from the turnouts at each end of your loop. You might have to gen up on transition curves first. Another way, if your platform road is straight, or even if it is curved, is to set the distance between the platform road and the loop line in the Tools menu, then get each turnout into control and "make a return curve" (Tools menu). For the loop track between the return curves, use "Make double track" in the Tools menu, then use F4 to adjust this bit of track to fit between the two return curves. If you want sidings off the loop parallel to the platform road, then use "Make crossover" in the Tools menu instead of "Make return curve" Those above for a start. Jim. Last edited on 7 Feb 2011 19:46 by Jim Guthrie posted: 8 Feb 2011 19:25 from: Rob Manchester Hi, Thanks to Jim and Phil for the replies. Just worked through some of the methods suggested and I can see how they ...
... I have carried out the "Control" and then selected a gauge does not show me clearly how to go from that selection to the "Triangle" and then to the "two way arrow", how do you get to that stage. Do you mean this video? There is a rather big clue there -- to get to this screen you should press the F5 key on the keyboard. The F5 key is in the top row of keys. 2_061533_090000000.png Templot uses the various F function keys for many of the adjustments, called "mouse actions". There is a step-by-step guide to using them on this page of the Templot Companion: http://www.templot.com/martweb/gs_mouse_notes.htm regards, Martin. posted: 7 Feb 2011 10:58 from: JFS Hi Chris, Rather than try to design your ultimate layout in a single evening, I would respectfully suggest that you invest a bit of time getting used to the programme- you will find it extremely powerful and very easy to get to grips with once ...
... Templot version 078e or later, and a printer capable of printing bitmaps, and remembering to click print pictures (stretch), this is the sort of thing you should be seeing. Remember also to tick the grid in front tickbox if not already ticked, otherwise the red trim margins on the printed pages will be obscured by the image: back_scan1.png 1. Pointwork being aligned over a scanned prototype map which has been loaded into a picture shape. back_scan2.png 2. Page outlines (here as orange/black dotted lines) being adjusted for best fit. For more details about how to do this, see this video. back_scan3.png 3. After clicking print> print entire pad menu item. You must click the print pictures (stretch) option shown to get the background scan to print. Also make sure grid in front is ticked. I am about to print page c/10. background_print.jpg 4. Page c/10 as printed out. At this degree of magnification the original scan will always become fuzzy. The original A4 scan has here been ...
509. Barry Island Slip
... slide the second turnout so that its diverging road coincides with the extend straight. Attachment: attach_973_1356_barry_slip_11_02_0 1_2100_09.box 443 posted: 1 Feb 2011 21:13 from: Martin Wynne Richard Spratt wrote: To be a proper Barry Slip the Vees should line up as if it were a normal diamond. Hi Richard, Another way to do that would be to start with a diamond-crossing. Then change each half-diamond to a turnout. On each one, increase the crossing entry straight( action> mouse actions: real> adjust V-crossing entry straight menu item) to reduce the lead length until the switch tips clear the opposite check rails. Put the peg on CTRL-6 first. On a 1:6 Barry slip, change to A switches rather than B. Operationally there is no reason for the crossings to line up. It would be the case only where a Barry slip was used as a renewal for a previous full double slip. regards, Martin. posted: 1 Feb 2011 21:16 from: Martin Wynne p.s ...
510. USA-style templates
... for Templot version 074b -- please upgrade to Templot2. Download from: sample USA-style H0 templates (Right-click and "Save Target/Link As...") These are #5 and #8 turnouts, using custom 11ft-0in and 16ft-6in switches (points) respectively. edit for Templot2 -- when printed, or exported as a PDF file, these templates will now show the rail-foot edges for flat-bottom rail. Using the F5 mouse action the turnouts can be adjusted to any other size. But because the switches are custom sizes they won't change automatically to match the V-crossing (frog) angle. Take care therefore to create only sensible combinations of switch size and V-crossing (frog) angle. Likewise using the F6 mouse action they can be curved to any radius. Here's a typical result of doing those things. These are #7 and #9 curved turnouts: 2_250342_380000000.png These templates are in H0. To convert them to other gauges, click the gauge> other ...
... is enough? Regards, Greg 10 Aug 2010 10:07 from: grog_polymer Hmm- some missing letters- I think the keyboard batteries may be dieing. posted: 10 Aug 2010 11:28 from: richard_t For the transition curve, try: geometry -> transition curve -> easement to straight To remove the straight entry into the V crossing, try: real -> V-crossing options... -> select "generic crossing (no straight)", in the V-crossing geometry. To adjust the length of the straight, do the above, but select "regular crossing (normal)" for V-crossing geometry, and then "fixed at..." for the "length of entry straight in front of the fine point". For details of how much straight should be applied, you need to consult the prototype (British Railways Track, for example.) For more information on the V-crossing type, read the help available on the V-crossing options dialog. HIH Last edited ...
... RAM to CLM menu item). Of course an exact match is possible only in the exact scale gauges, P4, S7, etc. Also there are minor differences between the various companies, and greater differences for the GWR. If you are modelling the GWR to that degree of accuracy you should select from the GWR switches listed at template> switch options... menu item. And shove the V-crossing timbers to match the spacings shown in David Smith's book. The check rail lengths may also need some small adjustments. You should then be able to create Templot templates exactly matching the GWR prototype. Someone here may have already done all this and be willing to share their files. However, as far as I know C&L templates are not available for the GWR and are based on the REA designs. I don't know if that also applies to the Timber Track bases. If you could scan your timber track base alongside a 12" rule and post it here, we can help you customise Templot to an exact match. ...
513. Templot GUI Control
... you have done a lot of work there. It actually works very well -- much better than I expected. I tried a similar automation program on some other software and the results were very hit and miss. I know it's intended for your own use, so you have done what suits you. But for general use there does seem to be an awful lot of buttons for some of the more obscure functions which are only needed very occasionally. I do wonder if it's worth giving permanent screen space to a button for adjusting the mode 2 slew factor, say. If you haven't used it for a while it would surely take no longer to find it in the menu than among all those buttons? The great advantage of a traditional menu is that it instantly hides itself leaving the screen clear, without the user having to take any avoiding action at all. I know they are old-hat, but a simple menu system still works better than anything else for me. Comments welcome on this or John's solution. regards, Martin. posted ...
514. template direction
... and look at template location on pad where you will see the peg location: X mm, Y mm, K degrees. The K degrees figure for the peg gives you the template angle at the fixed end, and from that you can calculate the required swing angle to finish at some other angle at the other end as required. Bear in mind that if you change the radius later, you will need to set the swing angle again -- Templot normally keeps templates to a constant length along the rails when making curving adjustments. 2. The alternative and preferred approach is to first put a length of straight track parallel with the wall and then use the make transition function to link to the curve. This avoids the need to do any calculations and produces a better-looking result. regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> template direction about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot ...
... topic: 1304 Admin: server maintenance next week posted: 11 Dec 2010 20:06 from: Martin Wynne A message from Jim at Data 1 Systems: ** ** ** PLANNED SERVER MAINTENANCE NEXT WEEK ** ** *** This will affect ALL clients. We have purchased additional support equipment and will have a small amount of downtime on all accounts to physically move servers a few feet away from where they are. Some servers will get additional ram, some will get minor adjustments in other hardware. If you find Templot Club unavailable, please try again later. Martin. posted: 14 Dec 2010 05:11 from: Martin Wynne Details now firmed up to around 4pm GMT on Thursday. posted: 17 Dec 2010 00:29 from: Martin Wynne A further message from Jim: Planned server maintenance went better than expected, minimal downtime and things are running better. Thank you all for your patience. Anyone still wondering why we are hosted in Ohio? Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you ...
... after they had been shellacked to keep them from cocking under the glue). It builds amazingly accurate track but the noise levels are of course a bit higher than track fixed to underlay. Yes, the point rodding is fully functional, (you can see two working compensators in the pic) but then this was just a "test track"- not sure it would be practical for a more complex layout or a real operational environment- every time you trail through a wrongly set point, you knock the rodding out of adjustment! I used the rather beautiful Ambiss stretchers. Best Wishes, Howard. posted: 5 Dec 2010 17:39 from: Jim Guthrie roythebus wrote: Thanks, that's more or less what I thought. I didn't think about using scrap brass fret, I've lost track of how much of that I've chucked out recently! C&L actually supply PCB strip for the job which is 0.6mm thick which matches the distance between sleeper and rail bottom which their chairs set. It is Part No. 4ZC101A at the bottom of ...
... . For anyone wishing to download the video for replay without an internet connection, here is the link (right-click and Save Link As...): http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/flash/trans_from_slew.swf regards, Martin. posted: 8 Nov 2010 17:36 from: Martin Wynne Hi Robert, Our messages crossed. Your reverse curve is gentler than mine, at the expense of no easement transitions from the straight sections at each end. All the transition zone lengths can of course be adjusted to suit. The length of the "make transition" zone at the reverse curve is determined by how far apart the centre-lines are set initially -- see the current "handy hint" at the top of this page. Some trial and error is usually needed to get the most pleasing result. regards, Martin. posted: 8 Nov 2010 17:57 from: Robert Preston Thank you Martin, I realised my solution didn't have transition curves but I didn't know how to get peg align to work with ...
518. American templates
... a switch in the American style you will get in a terrible muddle in Templot. Templot can create any size or style of turnout, including American prototypes. Here for example is a screenshot showing some typical American turnout templates: h0_usa_turnouts.png The Templot data file for these can be downloaded from: http://www.templot.com/samples/usa_turnouts_h0.box (Right-click and "Save Target/Link As...") Those are #5 and #8 turnouts, but using the F5 mouse action in Templot they can be adjusted to #6 or #12 turnouts, or any other size. Likewise using the F6 mouse action they can be curved to any radius. Here's a typical result of doing that. These are #7 and #9 turnouts: 2_250342_380000000.png They are currently in H0 Scale, but could be easily converted to 0 scale. Also I thought I read that templates can me modified and the exported as .DXF or .DWG files that can be used in Autocad, is this correct? DXF export yes. More about DXF export at ...
... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- In version 091c you can do those things, but in addition you can 3. Click tools> make branch track menu item, which creates a siding directly. or 4. Store the turnout template on the background and then use F7 snapping -- create a new length of plain track, then using F7 mouse action move one end of it close to the turnout exit. It will snap into alignment as a siding. You can then adjust it as before. or 5. Store the turnout template on the background and then create a new length of plain track. Click on the turnout, and then click the peg/align tools> snap the control template onto background template> at CTRL-6 TVJP item on its pop-up menu. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- 1 or 3 are the simplest methods since they require only a single click. Note however that 1 isn't available if the ...
... topic: 1262 Admin: Sorry about site problem today posted: 4 Oct 2010 12:33 from: Martin Wynne Apologies for the loss of Templot Club earlier today due to a server problem. Jim is now making some adjustments to the server and warns that we may see further errors during the course of the day. If that happens please just try again later. regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Admin: Sorry about site problem today about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search engines back to top of page Please read this important note about copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all the files submitted to this web site are copyright and the property of the respective contributor. You are welcome to use them for your own personal non-commercial purposes, and in your ...
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