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681. Email oddities
... topic: 3622 Email oddities posted: 1 Mar 2020 10:36 from: allanferguson I have things set up to get forum postings by email, and that mostly works fine. However I have recently been receiving multiple email copies of Martin's postings. This morning I received eleven emails with Martin's posting number 473. timed in here at 21:02. The emails were timed between 00:39 and 08:23. It's not a big issue, although there is a risk of me deleting good emails with the rubbish, But I wondered if anyone here might have any idea why this happens. It only seems to affect Martin's postings. Allan F posted: 1 Mar 2020 11:10 from: Paul Boyd Hi Allan I posted a few days ago about some Templot emails not arriving or arriving very (days) late. I'm fairly sure there's something not right about the forum emails at the moment. With missing emails it's a bit tricky to see what's happened because I don't have them! I'm still missing some Templot emails, so now ...
... topic: 3611 Happy Birthday, Delphi- 25 today! posted: 14 Feb 2020 10:12 from: Martin Wynne A note from Embarcadero to tell me that Delphi is 25 years old today. Delphi1 was first released on February 14th 1995 as a new development tool for Windows3.11 (16-bit). I didn't realise that Delphi was only a couple of years old when I started using it. By which time it had already morphed into 32-bit Delphi2 for Windows95. Both Delphi and Templot are still going strong all these years later. See also: topic 3607- message 29023 Martin. posted: 14 Feb 2020 10:39 from: Jim Guthrie Martin Wynne wrote: A note from Embarcadero to tell me that Delphi is 25 years old today. Delphi1 was first released on February 14th 1995 as a new development tool for Windows3.11 (16-bit). In the early 90s I was trying to write a program to deal with files in my business. I had been using C (Microsoft Quick C for Windows) and ...
... within a scale-width model. But 1/4" scale on 1.25" track gauge is significantly overscale in gauge. This must make it very difficult to build accurate scale models. And it's strange because the dominant US scale is H0 (Half-0) at 3.5mm/ft but they don't have a corresponding 0 scale for it to be half of. Here in the UK we have exactly that in 7mm scale -- but no mainstream Half-0 modelling. regards, Martin. posted: 29 Jul 2011 10:25 from: Alan Turner Very interesting. it appears that American "0" gauge seems to be 1:48 running on UK "0" gauge track? Well within 0.25mm. Alan Last edited on 29 Jul 2011 10:27 by Alan Turner posted: 29 Jul 2011 14:12 from: Glen Suckling Alan Turner wrote: Very interesting. it appears that American "0" gauge seems to be 1:48 running on UK "0" gauge track? Well within 0.25mm. I actually do run1 ...
... -style staggered rail joints: Good luck with the project. Les G posted: 28 Jul 2011 02:01 from: Adrian Marks No info directly relevant to your question I'm afraid, but these snippets may flesh out NER PW practice c1888 a little. From EE Tratman's monologue 'English Railroad Track' read to the American Society of Civil Emgineers, June 28th 1888, recorded in Transactions 388 Vol. XVIII. 53_272056_130000000.jpg 53_272056_540000000.jpg 53_272057_440000000.jpg Rgds Adrian Last edited on 28 Jul 2011 02:02 by Adrian Marks posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:46 from: Simon Dunkley Thanks for the template, Richard- just what I needed for myself, albeit not NER. However, on changing the gauge/scale, the interlaced sleepers reverted to timbers. Can anyone shed light on this? posted: 27 Aug 2011 11:56 from: Martin Wynne Simon Dunkley wrote: However, on changing the gauge/scale, the interlaced sleepers reverted to timbers. Hi Simon, Before changing the gauge/scale, click the match original option: 2_270649_170000000.png For match original ...
... topic: 1564 Transmitting the throw posted: 16 Jul 2011 10:04 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I've been chewing the cud so to speak just recently over the various methods of operating turnouts. By far the best electrical method is to my mind, some form of slow-motion mechanism. What I think puts people off (including me) though are 2 things cost and how much noise they generate. It cannot be said that any of the readily available slow-motion motors are really that quiet (this may be OK in an exhibition setting but not at home). So that just leaves R/C servo motors and manual operation. Whilst R/C Servo Motors are not totally silent they are as near to it as we are likely to get for the moment. Manual Control may not be suitable in every instance due to personal preference and location (yes I know about memory wire but not for me). Both have the same issue though. That is, how to transmit the throw to the tiebar. If ...
... topic: 1476 Label shapes rotating posted: 8 May 2011 19:33 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin I always hesitate to use this section because so often bugs turn out to be features Anyway, here's one for you. After 10 years of using Templot, I've just discovered the "make label shape" function which is brilliant! The intention was to use this to describe the switch or crossing angles on the printed template as a reminder of what was used. The snag is that when printed, the label shape is at 90 degrees to what is shown on the screen, and in some cases this means it's obscured. It seems to rotate anticlockwise with the pivot at the top left of the label shape, as far as I can tell. It doesn't matter whether printing is set to end run or side run. I'd really rather my background shapes printed out where I put them, so is this is a bug or have I missed a setting somewhere? Cheers posted: 8 May 2011 21:19 from: Martin Wynne Paul ...
687. Double Slip anyone?
... topic: 1553 Double Slip anyone? posted: 29 Jun 2011 18:58 from: JFS Hi All, Anyone fancy their chances with this one? http://homepage2.nifty.com/kotaroooo/5pointcx.htm Look forward to seeing anyone's efforts! Has anyone ever seen anything of the sort in the UK? Best Wishes, Howard. posted: posted: 3 Jul 2011 10:29 from: roythebus Seems like a fairly normal double slip to me! 3 Jul 2011 10:29 from: roythebus Seems like a fairly normal double slip to me! posted: 3 Jul 2011 13:04 from: Alan McMillan The photograph's a normal slip but the drawing underneath is a Baesler slip. They're used a lot on the Continent, mainly in Germany, but I've never seen one in the UK Alan posted: 3 Jul 2011 16:57 from: Alan Turner Alan McMillan wrote: The photograph's a normal slip but the drawing underneath is a Baesler slip. They're used a lot on the Continent, mainly in Germany, but I've never seen one in ...
688. P4 test track
... , if this just a test track and not a piece of model trackwork, are you going to learn anything from either building or operating the catch points? You wouldn't see it on the plan, but do you want to include and obstacle course (e.g. steps, twists, gauge narrowing, etc.) on one siding to see how well stock copes with substandard track? And well done on getting the blocked timbers on the crossovers – that's a trick I haven't managed yet. Cheers Rod posted: 21 May 2009 10:00 from: Andy G And well done on getting the blocked timbers on the crossovers – that's a trick I haven't managed yet. Rod, I could be wrong in understanding what you are meaning here. If you are referring to the timbers aligning through the cross overs please be aware that this did not always occur. The important fact was the special chairs at the crossing. These had to be positioned at specific spacings from the crossing nose and the timber locations were therefore determined. The spacings are 2'6" or ...
... topic: 814 Crossing& switch building tool posted: 11 May 2009 22:33 from: Len Cattley Hi again I seem to remember someone mentioning in a email message one day about a group that had produced point crossing& switch building jigs but I can't remember who or any contact details& prices. Regards Len Cattley posted: 12 May 2009 10:05 from: Andy G Hi Len, I think it was an individual within one of the Scalefour Area Groups, but I could be wrong. Unfortunately they have now passed on and there is currently no manufacturing of the jigs being undertaken. I think S4 and EM stores have limited supplies of the jigs. Andy posted: 13 May 2009 15:27 from: Glen Suckling Hi Len, There is a company in Ontario, Canada called Fast Tracks who make an excellent range of jigs, templates and other track laying tools. Unfortunately, like most North American modellers their products are either HO (1 :87 on 16.5mm gauge) or O (1 :48 on 1.25" gauge ...
690. undo button
... topic: 1531 undo button posted: 10 Jun 2011 15:31 from: richard_t Hi The undo button on the "toolbar" seems to sometimes "stick" in. Although it's not doing undoing it seems a bit odd. Of course not always! Richard Last edited on 10 Jun 2011 15:31 by richard_t posted: 11 Jun 2011 08:43 from: Martin Wynne richard_t wrote: The undo button on the "toolbar" seems to sometimes "stick" in. Although it's not doing undoing it seems a bit odd. Of course not always! Hi Richard, I can't reproduce that here. Can you provide a recipe to make it happen? The undo and re-do tool buttons repeat if held down. But I haven't been able to make them stay down with any combination of right clicks, dragging, keyboard presses or other tricks. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Jun 2011 16:01 from: richard_t Hello I've tried but I'm afraid I can't – I tried with a blank file and created a few ...
691. Printing
... topic: 813 Printing posted: 10 May 2009 21:30 from: Len Cattley Hi, I've just printed out some templates& noticed at the bottom that it says pages for Town Central, my plan's called Tebay test track anybody any ideas as to why? Regards Len Cattley posted: 10 May 2009 21:40 from: Martin Wynne Len Cattley wrote: Hi, I've just printed out some templates& noticed at the bottom that it says pages for Town Central, my plan's called Tebay test track anybody any ideas as to why? Hi Len, Setting a name for the .box file doesn't change the project title. To do that, see: topic 16 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> Printing 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 ...
692. template menu
... topic: 817 template menu posted: 15 May 2009 10:19 from: DANNY POSTHUMUS i cant fin the template menu i used the upgade but i dont know if it did upgrade please help danny posted: 15 May 2009 10:56 from: Martin Wynne DANNY POSTHUMUS wrote: I can't find the template menu. I used the upgrade but I don't know if it did upgrade Hi Danny, Welcome to Templot Club. The template menu is here: menu078a.gif The template menu was called the track menu in version 074b. If you can't see it, you are probably still using version 074b. Details of the version 091c upgrade are at: topic 330 After downloading the 091c upgrade file, you must "Run" or "Open" it on your computer. You should then see a dark blue screen. Just follow the instructions. 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 menu about Templot Club Templot ...
693. Half-scissors in P4
... on the other side it would be possible for both side roads to be occupied simultaneously. That isn't possible for a (double) outside slip, like this: double_outslip.jpg regards, Martin. posted: 18 May 2009 08:33 from: philchudley Thanks guys for the very prompt and informative feed back, thanks Martin for the clarification. The photo is exactly what I had in mind althought only a half scissiors version. Will apply the ideas and suggestions and post the results when finished. Cheers Phil posted: 18 May 2009 10:09 from: Alan McMillan Hi Phil I've taken the liberty of tidying up your formation. Hope this works for you. Regards Alan McMillan Attachment: attach_551_819_milton_sidings_tidi ed_up.box 367 posted: 18 May 2009 11:10 from: philchudley Many thanks Alan, much appreciated and the end result looks great! Thanks again posted: 18 May 2009 11:12 from: Alan McMillan You're very welcome Phil, glad to be of help! Alan posted: 18 May 2009 11:49 from: Martin Wynne Swissrail wrote: Hi Phil ...
694. sketchboard
... item should then work. Also have noticed the Sketchboard Control panel remains in any active window when Templot TDV has been backgrounded, including whilst I am writing this message in Word. I can't reproduce that here. What exactly do you mean by "backgrounded"? The best way to hide Templot is to press the PAUSE key on the keyboard -- that minimizes the entire application to the taskbar instead of just one of the windows. (That key is top right on the keyboard.) regards, Martin. posted: 10 Jul 2011 17:07 from: Martin Wynne I've been doing a bit more work on the user interface for the sketchboard, and it's now getting closer to being finished (except for the help notes of course). I thought I would just add a reminder that you can create colourful shapes and outlines for control panels and similar, in addition to the track plans and Brian's photo-realistic bitmap images: 2_101150_400000000.png Since the last TDV update I have added some additional controls for freehand lines and polygons, as you can ...
... topic: 3594 Irish 3ft chaired track posted: 9 Jan 2020 10:55 from: Ian Bunch Hi all I've found the relevant data I need for FB track but I've seen some images of Irish 3ft gauge with BH/chaired track. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it. This is Ballycastle http://www.ballycastlehistory.com/railway-world-november-1979.html I've also seen it on CDR, L&LSR and T&D photos. Would this have been handed down stuff from standard/5'3" railways? Last edited on 9 Jan 2020 10:55 by Ian Bunch posted: 9 Jan 2020 11:58 from: Jim Guthrie The Festiniog also used chaired bullhead track and the chairs and rail were smaller in size than standard gauge parts. Jim. posted: 11 Jan 2020 06:18 from: DerekStuart Morning Jim Are you sure Ffestiniog uses different rail cross-section? I seem to recall that they received a donation of ex BR BH rail. I'm sure there was a conversation here in which it was ...
696. Timbering Question
... from: Phil O I have seen spliced timbering, where the two halves have been joined with a fishplate chair screwed to the two halves. Phil Last edited on 30 Dec 2019 21:14 by Phil O posted: 1 Jan 2020 09:40 from: FraserSmith Further to Alan's picture above, the arrangement below might satisfy your requirements. Alternate timbers are laid with gaps between ends. The gaps are in the four foot of a running line and one of the crossing lines. 3137_121655_330000000.png HTH Fraser posted: 1 Jan 2020 10:18 from: johndon Thanks for all the suggestions. John posted: 1 Jan 2020 19:27 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, That 25ft timber is not necessarily too long. Most companies kept timbers up to about 20ft as stock items. That's enough to span a double-track crossover, etc. Longer timber up to about 30ft would be ordered as specials from the timber yard, as needed. But they were expensive, so used only on heavy-traffic areas such as the throat of a main ...
697. 0-16.5 turnout
... topic: 3368 0-16.5 turnout posted: 19 Dec 2018 10:14 from: Hayfield Could someone please case an eye over this 0-16.5 turnout and critique please I want a small but reasonable turnout for a small diorama for my locos (Peco Great little trains on Branchline chassis) As a basis I used an 00 V 4.5 template in conjunction with a Peco turnout plan& a piece of flexi track to get an idea of timber sizes and spacings, then just fiddled about with the number, size and spacings of timbers Given the locos have decent 00 gauge wheels I may go for 00SF as a gauge, using code 100 rail as in my opinion code 75 looks too skinny. As for build process I guess it will have to be either copperclad or spiked construction Thoughts as to both the design and method of building would be greatly appreciated Attachment: attach_2789_3368_0-16,5_A4.5.box 197 posted: 19 Dec 2018 11:56 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Don't use REA switches for narrow-gauge. You will get a ...
... buildable. Likewise on the outside of the bend the trackwork would all get stretched out, with similar results. Templot would need to be massively more complex and intelligent to sort it all out by itself. More about this subject in this topic: topic 348 Unless this is a very complex track plan, it shouldn't take you too long to re-align everything onto new curved centre-lines. There is a video showing how to do that in this topic: topic 349 regards, Martin. posted: 22 Jan 2011 10:10 from: Steve Evans Martin, Thank you for your reply- I will have a look at the video. Steve posted: 18 Jul 2011 13:38 from: Richard_Jones Hi Steve, I know exactly where you are coming from- if you look at my proposals for Singleton I need something like 21' if I didn't curve it around.... My solution was to draw a curve (represent a 15' radius in my case) and do a literal "cut and paste" of a ...
699. Way-beams
... alignment and are usually tolerated only where necessary in slow speed areas. Yes, I know there are high-speed exceptions. The long timbers are usually 12" x 12" and sometimes bigger, up to 18" x 18", and the cross timbers- the transoms- are usually around 6" x 6" and are paired with a steel tie rod to strap the whole lot tight to hold the gauge. Judi R Last edited on 20 Apr 2018 14:35 by Judi R posted: 4 May 2018 10:44 from: richard_t Thanks Judi that was a great help. I've found a bit of further information in the NERA "Standard Railway Equipment, Permanent Way, 1926" booklet, diagram 107. It has three arrangements, S1J chairs on 18" beams, L1CC chairs on 18" beams, and M1 chairs on 12" beams. For 60' rails, these chairs are all placed at 2' centres. Looking at the picture it seems to be M1 chairs, as there's no checkrail visible, and M1 ...
700. Tramway track
... 2019 17:07 from: Andy Reichert "Pdf" Templates for near scale girder rail tram track are at: http://www.proto87.com/Street_track_templates.html These are published in two standards: HO Proto-87 16.5 mm gauge and RTR HO compatible, HO Street Fine. I haven't reviewed them for several years as I've been rather busy making up a full range of DIY kit versions for fellow tram enthusiasts for introduction this year. I'll dig out some pictures and post them shortly. Last edited on 25 Oct 2019 17:10 by Andy Reichert posted: 25 Oct 2019 19:28 from: Andy Reichert 726_251415_330000000.jpg Single 8" radius milled turnout base 726_251425_360000000.jpg Base with Rail and single points added. 726_251414_250000000.jpg Full Grand Union milled base, with pavement partially added 726_251416_190000000.jpg One leaf (1 /4) of a Grand Union under construction. Andy posted: 26 Oct 2019 10:52 from: Hayfield Wow !! !! !!! posted: 26 Oct 2019 12:01 from: Jim Guthrie That is excellent. I feel a need to ...
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