... : LSWRArt I have been trying to upload a tutorial (2.6 Mb) and I just get a rotating arrow next to <Connecting>, but it never completes the upload. I have tried both docx (not sure if that is an acceptable format) and .pdf i do not think the problem is my upload speed, as i can email the document to myself and that went out and came back quickly and without problems. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions? Thanks, Arthur posted: 19 Dec 2011 08:30 from: Martin Wynne LSWRArt wrote: I have been trying to upload a tutorial (2.6 Mb) and I just get a rotating arrow next to <Connecting>, but it never completes the upload. I have tried both docx (not sure if that is an acceptable format) and .pdf Hi Arthur, Where are you trying to upload? As an attachment to a message? For that PDF is acceptable but not DOCX. You can see the list of acceptable files alongside the attachment box below the cream ...

... topic: 1690 Double outside slip 3ft 6in gauge posted: 17 Nov 2011 21:41 from: John Lewis Taken 13 Nov 2011, Cape Town station throat. 2_171702_590000000.jpg Last edited on 17 Nov 2011 22:04 by Martin Wynne posted: 17 Nov 2011 22:08 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Many thanks for the picture. However a 4MB attachment in the database is a bit much just for one picture. It's better to use the Image Gallery for pictures. I have straightened it up for you and moved it to the Image Gallery. regards, Martin. posted: 17 Nov 2011 22:27 from: John Lewis Thank you Martin. I hope to get used to the system one day! I was on a steam special that went into platform 23 at Cape Town, reversed out to this point and then went forward to a non-electrified platform on what was once Monument Station. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums ...

... the moment you have as you say got the crossing superimposed on the stock rail and it is perfectly possible to print the template and construct it from this, however it may not be so easy to see exactly where the tip of the crossing nose comes. Using partial templates one can remove the stock rails for the crossing areas. Give me a while and I will show you what I mean. There is a tutorial for this under the tandem turnout section of the forum. Tony. posted: 9 Dec 2011 23:08 from: Tony W Hi John. Load the Templot file attached, open the storage box and step through the templates from the highest number and work down and you will see what I mean. To achieve this in version 0.91c you need to go Do> Omit rails and joint marks Ctrl+ O and deselect the rail in question. Then store and background to save it, next right click the mouse and click the hide control to make it visible again. Then Ctrl+ O again, this time click every box ...

... station which is a fairly typical Caledonian urban island design with a small yard above it. The hidden sidings are at the bottom. It still needs a bit of work with a lot of timber shoving to change the timbering into the interlaced variety. The minimum radius is 3' 8" which is definitely on the tight side for S scale but maximum gauge widening will be used to ease matters. Jim. Attachment: attach_741_751_backbedroom_10_02_2 1_2139_33.box 345 Last edited on 21 Feb 2010 22:13 by Jim Guthrie posted: 22 Feb 2010 08:48 from: wcampbell23 Hi Jim Have you considered using a traverser instead of the loops at the bottom? This would have two advantages: you would get longer storage roads as the turnouts would not be needed and also you could probably get 3 rather than 2 each way. Regards Bill Campbell. posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:32 from: Jim Guthrie wcampbell23 wrote: Hi Jim Have you considered using a traverser instead of the loops at the bottom? This would have two advantages: you would get longer storage ...

... been rusty, it will rust again- Tony and I had a conversation along the lines that, if steel did not rust, cars would not need to be painted!! Just a small additional point regarding rail cleanliness- on my last layout, I used the Relco electronic rail cleaners- these use a high frequency AC current to "wet" the contact between rail and wheel and I found them excellent- the rails might look dirty but the trains keep running! Hope that helps, Howard posted: 2 Jan 2012 08:16 from: Stephen Freeman LSWRArt wrote: I had assumed that nickel silver had largely replaced steel for track (O -gauge indoors), but I recently read "We prefer steel rail for appearance and find that it and the wheels stay cleaner than nickel silver" (Model Rail December- St. Merryn). So what are the pros and cons of NS v Steel, as I could not find this discussed in either GOG forum or on this site? Does that preference apply to wheels as well as ...

... topic: 1739 Templot2 tutorials posted: 20 Dec 2011 17:08 from: Martin Wynne This is my provisional list of new tutorials for Templot2. No doubt there will be several changes before they see the light of day. Comments welcome -- but please, please, please, NOT BY EMAIL. regards, Martin. NYI (not yet implemented) These step-by-step tutorial sequences show you how to use Templot2 and provide links to the detailed notes about each topic. You can ignore the links for a first run through and simply follow the tutorial sequence. Some of these tutorials contain videos and animations in Flash format. Most browsers now include the required Flash Player to display them, but if not instructions to download the player should appear. In most cases the video is also available as a separate downloadable program which will play in all versions of Windows. This is a better way to watch the video because you can easily minimize it or drag it out of way, follow it one frame at a time forwards or back ...

... posted: 23 Dec 2011 21:58 from: grahambeare Martin Wynne wrote: 3.... You understand and agree that use of out-of-date versions of Templot2 software is not permitted, and that you will obtain and use only the latest version. How does this clause stand if "a later version" uses or requires a feature of a commercial operating system which is not installed on the computer upon which an user is running Templot? Thank you, Graham Beare posted: 23 Dec 2011 22:08 from: Martin Wynne grahambeare wrote: How does this clause stand if "a later version" uses or requires a feature of a commercial operating system which is not installed on the computer upon which an user is running Templot? Hi Graham, Templot runs under all versions of Windows. It also runs quite well under Wine on Mac/Linux systems. It doesn't work under any other operating system. If someone is not happy with the terms of use obviously they wouldn't use the program. regards, Martin. posted: ...

... topic: 1753 Street track in Templot? posted: 30 Dec 2011 08:45 from: Templot User Does Templot support sleeper-less designs, i.e. street track? I have some Easy Street Track (now renamed Electric Avenue) from the Proto:87 Stores and although Andy provides some example files to print out for this product, designing a complex piece of trackwork would be easier by using Templot I reckon, especially in a different gauge. I have a fairly old version of Templot, purchased ions ago when I was using Win98SE, so I think I'd need an updated version for that, if the street track option is available. I have Wine installed, but I don't know if I can get Templot to work on my Linux machine (I'm aware others have succeeded though). No immediate plans to use it though, so no pressure on that. Kind regards, Vincent W the Netherlands posted: 30 Dec 2011 09:01 from: Alan Turner Templot User wrote: Does Templot support sleeper-less designs, Turn the ...

... topic: 1440 iPlot posted: 1 Apr 2011 08:48 from: Richard Spratt Templot app for the iPad 2 – iPlot released today and available for purchase. Ever since Martin said that he was not going to produce a Mac version of Templot I've been working away cracking the code and converting it to run on the Mac platform with all the advantages of a Mac. When I first got to hold an iPad last year I wondered if it would be possible to convert my work into an app so it I could Templot as I travelled around. Well, I have and what's more it works on the new iPad2. Nearly all of the Templot 0.91c functionality is present but in a completely different way. Most of the menus have been dropped as have the function buttons. Nearly everything is achieved by dragging with 1, 2 or 3 finger tips, called drag, pinch-zoom and hold pinch-zoom. If you've used an iPad or touch screen phone then most of the commands will be completely logical to you. Touch a template ...

... topic: 1852 Maximum template length posted: 1 Mar 2012 08:14 from: Jerry Paul Boyd earlier advised me to set out sweeping curves first of all. On my Maidenhead (too ambitious?) plan I would prefer to set out the main lines in one sweep, but this means having the ability to extend the template for these 2 tracks to around 31,120 mm. Is this possible, and how? I know I can 'mirror on the peg' but this leads to a kink at the peg/notch where the two sections join when I apply swelling where they go through the station. These are/were high speed lines, especially the up-main, regarded by drivers as a sprint from Reading through to Paddington. Even IKB knew this stretch would encourage high-speed running when he made the tracks rise at the London end, slowing the approach to the buffers. Thanks for any help. Jerry posted: 1 Mar 2012 10:52 from: Martin Wynne Jerry wrote: I would prefer to set out ...