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... . The solution to this would be to extend the check rails at D further to the left in order to check the back of the wheel at A. Unfortunately that is not possible in N gauge because of the wide flangeway gaps needed. This is always a problem with standard 00 gauge (00-BF) and N gauge. The wide flangeway gaps can make it impossible to replicate some prototype formations. The only solution is to change the relative positions of the V-crossings. The way to do that is to adjust the running-line track centres, until a design is achieved in which all the V-crossings can be properly checked (i.e. have all check rails where needed). You are currently using the default N gauge 25mm track centres. Given the comparatively easy radii in the running lines, you could perhaps try reducing this to the scale 6ft way spacing of 23mm (1 :148 scale, UK N gauge). But you then have to be careful that the other V-crossing on the left above remains ...
... teachings was 'robust design of experiments'! Brilliant tip about the tie bar- thanks. Don posted: 13 May 2015 08:30 from: Hayfield Don There have been lots of ideas about tiebars with wire soldered to the rails dropping into metal tube attached to the tiebar being preferred by many. The idea of using copperclad sleepers for strength is also valid, but when chairs are glued to plastic timbers these are equally very strong joints. The main benefit is to simplify the building of common crossings, and the ability to adjust the rails easily, the use of spacers maintains the visual appearance by allowing the use of chairs. Pre gap and fill the sleepers and copperclad spacers are easier to grind back to the rail sides. Use modern fibreglass copperclad sleepers posted: 13 May 2015 15:35 from: Templotter Many thanks Hayfield. You can tell how long it has been, I only remember paxolin copperclad, although I think there were some quite crude tie bars with swivelling rivetted plates which may have been GRP. Likewise double sided copperclad! Don ...
... to the minimum. 2. either store it on the background and then geometry> shift/rotate> rotate 180 degrees. or tools> make mirror on peg, then template> swap hand: 2_050606_130000000.png On reflection it would have been better to extend the crossing entry straight even more, back to the wing rail joint. Do you have any prototype drawings for this? I seem to remember it was all in an early issue of Model Railway Journal. I will go and find it. You still have the tasks of adjusting the check rail ends to clear the conflicts and shoving the timbers (presumably to represent baulk road). Having done all that it would be worth storing it as a library template for future re-use. For a curved crossover, a different method is needed, so I will reply with that again shortly. regards, Martin. posted: 5 Apr 2015 11:30 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Keith, For 6ft way you need to add in two rail widths (say 2.1/2in for bridge rail ...
... idea of reverse loops in hidden sidings as it does away with all the handling of stock. I used one on an HO German layout I built back in the 1980s and it generated a lot of interest. And it worked. posted: 31 Mar 2015 15:38 from: LSWRArt Thanks for all the help and suggestions, and particularly to Nigel for reminding me to set the loops at a nominal 100mm. Once I had drawn one track I was then able to offset the rest 100mm and, with a bit of adjustment, that seems to work. I have left some space at both ends of the loops, so that loco or stock can be shunted between loops without lifting them off the track. The loops are still plenty long enough for my branch line trains. An updated plan is enclosed. I now have to work out how to wire it for DCC. I think one Auto-reverse module should do this? N.B. If anyone has any 0 gauge Peco points or track they would like to dispose of (having changed ...
... icons, etc. You can attach RTF files here. The simplified editor in Templot as above is ok for plain text, but for tables, etc., importing from Word (or other RTF source) is needed. The sketchboard is often used for signal box diagrams, so being able to import locking tables, etc., is useful. It is working in current versions of Templot, but there are some formatting issues which needed fixing, and I have added the option for a coloured background, border, and adjustable margins. Thanks, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Up-to-date Microsoft Word anyone? 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 ...
... 54 from: madscientist By the way if I use the plain track approach, on the curves won't I end up with funny crossing angles.?( I'm not sure this matters) posted: 27 Mar 2015 12:08 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: By the way if I use the plain track approach, on the curves won't I end up with funny crossing angles.?( I'm not sure this matters) Hi Dave, You have lost me there. After inserting a turnout into plain track, you can adjust it to whatever crossing angle you want. (Usually using the F5 mouse action.) Whether it is in straight or curved track makes no difference. In fact in Templot there is no difference -- straight track is simply curved track having a very large radius. Actually 1.0E8-5000mm radius (99995000mm= 62 miles radius). This sometimes shows up in the dialogs where I have forgotten to switch it to saying "straight" instead. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Mar 2015 13:55 from: ...
... the axles and luckily many of them have splined axle ends so moving the wheels out a tad shouldn't cause a problem with them becoming loose. There are a few listed on Amazon but a) it is difficult to know how big some of them are and b) some of the reviews are poor. Thanks Rob posted: 24 Apr 2015 23:20 from: Richard_Jones Hi Rob, Have you looked at the ones that George Watts (GW Models) offers?- he used to advertise in MRJ. I have the adjustable wheel puller and my only comment is that it is advisable to use it with a backing disc if pulling off plastic centered wheels, to spread the load, but that is more of a criticism of plastic centered wheels than the wheel puller! I also have one of his wheel quartering presses which is excellent. best wishes Richard posted: 24 Apr 2015 23:37 from: Rob Manchester Hi Richard, Thanks for the reply. I was thinking maybe nobody had seen the posting.... I have a GW ...
... offer bespoke laser cutting of plywood parts, so if you want a lot it may be worth asking. regards, Martin. posted: 16 Feb 2015 00:32 from: Rob Manchester Martin, I started staining 1.6mm thick timbers for a layout a week or two back and was counting up how many packs I would need to order to complete the build. Then I realised I couldn't get any more. I take your point about matching the height with other available systems. I must post a small issue I found with adjusting wing and check rails on Templot. I will check it out again before I do- it wasn't a major thing so don't burn the midnight oil thinking what it can be just yet. Good night and thanks. Rob posted: 16 Feb 2015 17:03 from: Rob Manchester Martin, Brian Lewis at Timber Tracks has just let me know they are happy to cut 7mm sleepers and crossing timbers from thin ply. They aren't listed but if the 3mm version is ordered and a note added to the order they can ...
... they could be- i wasnt intending to replace them with sprung ones but just nicer non working white metal ones. For couplers I think I have decided on Spratt and Winkle- the 3mm versions with the mounting plates Wheel profiles- umm, here I am clueless Locos will initially be a few from bachmann or hornby( newer models) The wagons will have what comes in the Parkside Dundas kits? Axle sideplay... Well I can obviously guess what that is- had no idea it was something you could set or adjust Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Trackbuilding topics> 00-SF... so how tight can it go? 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 ...
... , Welcome to Templot Club. At present you are creating a double-junction having a regular-type diamond-crossing, where all the radii are the same and in the same direction. For the type of diverging double-junction which you want, you need to create an irregular-type diamond-crossing. There are two ways to do that. Method A. The easy way is to create a curviform ladder: 1. set up the first turnout and change the type of V-crossing to curviform. Adjust the size of the turnout to produce the required branch radius: 2_281652_350000003.png 2. click the option to create a curviform ladder: 2_281652_350000002.png 3. this is the result. Click to create a branch track off the half-diamond: 2_281652_350000001.png 4. create double-track from it. Split off and insert the second turnout. Snake it along (CTRL+ F6 mouse action) to align with the branch track. Zoom in for a precise result. 2_281652_350000000.png You should normally end up with the two turnouts staggered slightly. ...
... for the kind words, and to everyone who replied. Did you find the Contents list in the Jump To menu convenient, or would you rather drag the slider? That's a bit clunky in the FBR player and much better in Flash. That was effectively a draft version, and I'm already working on an update. I have added a "re-run essential click screens" section at the end as a quick reminder of the required click sequence without any text or moving video. I have also added the check rail adjustment as it is quite short. I have also converted the old single-slip video to FBR format and tacked it on at the end of the new one as a familiar reference for anyone still using older versions of Templot. Intentionally I didn't watch it before creating the new one, and I've been quite surprised that it is still entirely relevant apart from a few changes in menu wording. It adds only 2MB to the file so I think it is justified. Thanks again, Martin. posted: 21 Aug 2014 08 ...
... have added a new function to add a quick baseboard outline to the background shapes. This is simply a rectangle shape of course, but it can be added with a single click without going into the full background shapes dialog. Beginners have often asked for this -- it has been on my to-do list for years. You can add as many rectangles as you wish this way. This is just a small selection of typical baseboard sizes without going mad on the menu. After adding any background shape it can be adjusted for exact size or position using the action> mouse actions: shapes> mouse actions. 2_181416_290000000.png I have listed a selection of both mm and inch sizes to keep everyone happy. Note that selecting any of these does not change the grid units -- that's at trackpad> trackpad grid options>. In the next program update. regards, Martin. posted: 18 Nov 2014 19:47 from: its_all_downhill Now that is very neat and useful Martin. Little things like that will aid the beginners learning curve! posted ...
... ellipse and blank off the part(s) you don't want. Set the overlap item to infill only and the same infill colour as the background. Here I am overlapping an ellipse with a white rectangle: 2_311156_140000000.png After which the rectangle becomes invisible and looks like this: 2_311156_140000001.png You can then combine the two items into one for convenience. Drag a selection rectangle around both of them* and then edit> combine items menu item: 2_311156_140000002.png *or SHIFT-click on them one at a time. After which you can adjust them as a single item: 2_311156_140000003.png To break a combined item back into the component items, select it and then edit> split items menu item. You can combine as many items as you like, add items to combined items, combine several previously combined items, etc. You can copy them to the copyboard, from where you can save them as individual SK9 files for re-use in other designs (or post them here as attachments for others to use). Reload the file on to the copyboard and ...
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... Martin Wynne Hi Tony, XLS spreadsheet files can now be attached here. However, calculating versines can be done directly in Templot: 2_280857_140000000.png The dummy vehicle clearance mouse action can be used to measure the centre axle side-play needed on 6-wheel vehicles at different radii. 1. set the control template to the desired radius. 2. set the body length to match the wheelbase (dimensions... button). 3. set the body width to match the track gauge. The clearance marker can then be adjusted by mouse action to align with the outer rail. Read the versine dimension as the clearance showing (in prototype inches): 2_261727_310000001.png 2_261727_310000000.png regards, Martin. posted: 4 Nov 2014 20:13 from: Tony W Hi Martin. I now have a bit of time to follow up on this thread. First let me say that your dummy vehicle tool is a brilliant concept and I have found it very useful for checking clearances and I fully accept that it can be used for measuring versines and end throw for any ...
... I have good reading vision so this is OK for me. The 120 dpi setting is OK as well. Best regards Charles posted: 29 Oct 2014 00:38 from: Matt M. Hi Martin, I'm still trying to get my head around the issues of hi-res displays as well. Not been a problem till now. New computer as the old one is showing signs of losing the graphics card. 7 years old and considered vintage. Just getting up and running as there were problems with the transfer, adjusting OS X 10.9 'Mavricks' to work the way I wanted it to and a weeks delay as I found a new bug in the OS that required a clean install and testing with phone calls and emails with Apple for a week. Yes the 220 ppi is the pixel density for a 15" Retina screen. As I understand it, the density changes with regard to screen size and optimum viewing distance, (Considered to be 21" or 51 cm on the 15" screen) using a pixels-per-degree ...
... change the rail section data at real> rails> rail section data... menu item. If I use one data set and then change my mind does Templot simply update everything based on the new choices, or do I need to re-model? I'm not too clear what you mean by "data set"? Everything in Templot is set individually to match your chosen prototype. Unless changed the defaults are always for REA bullhead track dating from about 1925. Once changed the settings remain in force* for subsequent adjustments to the control template but don't change any previously stored templates. However there are several "modify on rebuild" functions to make various aspects of the stored templates match the current control template. You will find these as modify group to match menu items. *if you mint a NEW control template, some settings are restored to the REA defaults. Last, the track plan I am following has a gradually tightening curve. How can I persuade Templot to do this? Click the geometry> transition curve> C-curve ...
... ellipse and blank off the part(s) you don't want. Set the overlap item to infill only and the same infill colour as the background. Here I am overlapping an ellipse with a white rectangle: 2_311156_140000000.png After which the rectangle becomes invisible and looks like this: 2_311156_140000001.png You can then combine the two items into one for convenience. Drag a selection rectangle around both of them* and then edit> combine items menu item: 2_311156_140000002.png *or SHIFT-click on them one at a time. After which you can adjust them as a single item: 2_311156_140000003.png To break a combined item back into the component items, select it and then edit> split items menu item. You can combine as many items as you like, add items to combined items, combine several previously combined items, etc. You can copy them to the copyboard, from where you can save them as individual SK9 files for re-use in other designs (or post them here as attachments for others to use). Reload the file on to the copyboard and ...
... sleepers and I apply a slight amount of pressure on a chair after the Butanone has been applied along with a slight to and fro horizontal movement which seems to bed the melted plastic into the ply. I use a set of tweezers to do this with a point on the chair on each side of the rail. I then apply weight to a section of the rail after its chairs have been glued for a minute or two. The chairs stick very well but can still be separated with a razor/scalpel blade if any adjustments are required. Jim. posted: 22 Oct 2014 07:00 from: Hayfield LSWRArt wrote: Hi Derek One comment, if you are using ply sleepers, as I did- C&L say that you can use Butanone with wood or plastic sleepers, but I found it did not work at all well on the wooden sleepers. I used a Uhu twist and glue, which held well, but which you could split off the sleepers with a scalpel if you made a mistake. There may well be better ...
... lines of different colours at the same time? Hi Trevor, Sorry, there is only one colour setting for the background shapes, and all shapes are the same colour. If you want to have construction lines of different colours on the trackpad, you must use something else rather than the background shapes, and there are two options: 1. create the lines as dummy centre-line-only plain track templates and set their marker colour to whatever you want. That's geometry> track centre-lines only menu item, adjust it to the size and position required using the ordinary track controls, store and background, click on it and then template colours> marker colour... on its menu. This is the sort of thing you can create: 2_021945_420000000.png 2_021945_150000000.png or 2. use the sketchboard to create a variety of lines and shapes in any colour you wish. Display them on the trackpad by ticking the show items on trackpad box before closing the sketchboard. Bear in mind that using the trackpad in this way may slow down your system ...
... lower check rail chairs 4 bolt chairs. Bottom photo shots sleepers of varying lengths Here is a close up or the bar 982_210308_130000000.jpg posted: 21 Aug 2014 08:46 from: Phil O Hi Hayfield There is a probability that the original check chairs cracked due to excessive forces or bad casting and were replaced with what was available. The plate under the nose is the GW standard Slab and Bracket. see this link and scroll down to see a slab and bracket on the ESR. topic 184 Finally the bar is a an adjustable tie bar used to stop rails spreading out of gauge, usually used where the chairs are a bit loose on the sleeper or timber. For a while one of the platform roads at Paddington was alternate tie bars and acrow props to hold the rails to gauge as the baulk timbering was well past it's sell by date. HTH Phil posted: 21 Aug 2014 09:04 from: Hayfield Phil Thanks for the link, but the slab under the bracket looked different to the other one. Just noticed the drain in front ...
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