... . menu item. For 16.2mm gauge, subtract half of the track gauge: 00-SF: 19mm- 8.1mm= 10.9mm from the running edge of the rail. For RTR models you might want to increase it a bit to allow for body-sway, axle end-float, etc. And for any curving of course. You can change the setting in Templot, as shown. cheers, Martin. posted: 6 Feb 2019 17:54 from: roythebus Thanks, very helpful. posted: 13 Feb 2019 10:43 from: madscientist you might find this useful http://goo.gl/images/7o7U5o Last edited on 13 Feb 2019 10:44 by madscientist Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Platform clearances 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 ...

... after turnout posted: 8 Jul 2015 09:07 from: Godfrey Earnshaw I created a transition from curve and tighter curve.I inserted a turnout in plain track. Immediately track beyond turnout blanks. If I roam the turnout the blanking goes with it.If I make Branch Track, track is timbered.I have looked through all the "do" options.I have looked through the "generator" options. I'm puzzled, I have done this hundreds of times before and never seen this. Cheers Godders Attachment: attach_2141_2721_Blank_After_Turno ut_2015_07_08_0904_55.box 228 posted: 8 Jul 2015 10:47 from: Martin Wynne Godfrey Earnshaw wrote: I inserted a turnout in plain track. Immediately track beyond turnout blanks. Hi Godders, You have set real> timbering> exit track> exit rails only menu option. You need to change it to exit sleepered. p.s. except in the switch you have the timbering centres much closer than scale -- the ganger may have trouble hitting the keys. Also the vee nose is not properly supported in the A chair. Have you copied this from one of the ...

... most practical modellers just buy in a stock of materials -- rail, ballast, plastic, glue, wire, solder, paint, or whatever it is, and order some more when they run out. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Nov 2011 14:14 from: Richard_Jones Hi Martin, Thanks for that- it was mainly getting a "feel" for the total length of rail that sparked the idea. best wishes Richard Last edited on 27 Nov 2011 14:15 by Richard_Jones posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:21 from: RedgateModels Thing is Martin, when even for me it's an hour round trip to Marcway for materials you don't want to have to go back in a hurry posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:45 from: Martin Wynne RedgateModels wrote: Thing is Martin, when even for me it's an hour round trip to Marcway for materials you don't want to have to go back in a hurry Hi Ian, Just buy double the number you first thought of. Martin. posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:42 ...

... topic: 1706 Difficulty with web site posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:21 from: Chris Parsons I have not used the web site for several years, but have come back very recently. I can get onto the site ok and log in, but I cannot find how to set up and post messages. I did in fact manage a few days ago to 'send a message to Martin' about possibly updating my 0.74.b version but rather surprisingly, have not had a reply or acknowledgement. Can you help me to set up a message to seek help on any topic. Thanks, Chris Parsons posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:38 from: Martin Wynne Hi Chris, I posted the above message for you. If you want to reply to an existing topic on here click any of the buttons labelled Reply blank. When the next page appears, click in the cream panel and then start typing your reply. When you are ready, click either of the Send buttons at the top or bottom right. If you want to start a ...

... 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 ...

... topic: 3386 Printing turnout templates posted: 10 Feb 2019 06:40 from: Geoff C Good Afternoon Everyone I have searching for an answer on how to print a single (or crossover) turnout on a single page or two pages. When I opt to print an turnout it prints anything up to 4 pages depending where the turnout appears on the printing 'plan' and then have to be cut out and taped together. Thank you. Kind regards Geoff posted: 10 Feb 2019 11:33 from: Martin Wynne Hi Geoff, Use the move page origin mouse action (SHIFT+ CTRL+ F10) to move the page outlines for a best fit: 2_100623_010000000.png The page outlines are shown as purple dotted lines, and the page origin is shown as a purple square dot. If you want to set the page origin to a known position (so that you can repeat it in future, or to align with the grid lines), click the blue dimensions shown on the mouse action panel in the usual way. cheers, Martin. ...

... topic: 1673 Is my Slip workable? posted: 1 Nov 2011 10:25 from: RedgateModels Hi, been playing around with an O gauge version of Ian Morton's Shake the Box layout following fun at the Birkenhead show last weekend. To fit it all in in 8x4ft I've resorted to a single slip within the run-round for access to the sidings. I've based it on a modified A4 template and it's tight, looks like the checkrails on one side will not fit. Sooooo, is it workable or do I have to start again with a turnout with a more gentle radius? Martin, I'd appreciate your expert opinion EDIT: just noticed the slip rails have disappeared, not sure why, but I'll have a go at putting them back! cheers Ian Attachment: attach_1223_1673_4gig2_slip.box 303 Last edited on 1 Nov 2011 11:10 by RedgateModels posted: 1 Nov 2011 16:27 from: Martin Wynne Hi Ian, 1:4 is too short for an inside slip. The radius would be too tight and constructing the K-crossings ...

... topic: 1704 A tip from a newbie posted: 28 Nov 2011 22:50 from: Paul As a newbie I have found "A Little Gentle Geometry" a really good place to start. Cheers Paul posted: 9 Dec 2011 10:30 from: r_wilton Paul wrote: As a newbie I have found "A Little Gentle Geometry" a really good place to start. Cheers Paul Hi Paul, As a newbie myself that's a really useful link. I'm sure there's lots of other posts of this nature. It would be useful to have an index to these. Like all search engines, they are only any good if you know what your looking for. I want to get a sketch into a background as in http://www.templot.com/martweb/video_list.htm but haven't found a way yet. If anyone can point me in the right direction i'd be most grateful. Regards Ray. Just found 'Background and Scans' should be OK now. Last edited on 9 Dec 2011 10:36 by r_wilton posted: 9 Dec 2011 ...

... topic: 1682 Nothing stays the same for ever. posted: 10 Nov 2011 10:49 from: Martin Wynne 30 years ago Sheppards Surplus Store near Leominster was a goldmine of some amazing army surplus bits and bobs. There was a field behind the shop littered with abandoned trailers and containers, in which you could go rummaging for all manner of surplus technical equipment. Some of it had obviously cost a fortune to manufacture, with turned brass fittings and complex machined housings and sealed lids. And in the next container you found an entire army canteen -- wonky tables and chairs, huge aluminium pots and pans, dented trays and trolleys. Then it was a case of dragging your booty back into the shop and haggling over a price. Happy days. All gone now of course. Even the cruise missile. It's now a modern shed selling chinese imports and outdoor clothing which you could buy just as easily somewhere else. So the business is probably rather hampered by being located in the Herefordshire countryside miles from anywhere. And now the final straw ...

... Queen Street and Waverley, and a rural section maybe near Berwick, and either a section near Montrose or near Blair Atholl. Short sections obviously, but have two sides to each end to include all of this. Primarily 1970s/ 1980s, and some stock of current era for my daughters interest perhaps. Last time I laid any track was before 1985, so I am a novice really, though soldering the tags onto the track bus was very familiar, so I reckon I was quite proficient at soldering when I was about 10 to 15 years old. Thanks in anticipation for your help and advice, all the best, Ian. Attachment: attach_3170_3808_Baseboards_model _railway_loft-165904.JPG 163 posted: 4 Nov 2020 22:32 from: DerekStuart Hello Ian That sounds an interesting plan. When younger I used to spend the school holidays in Scotland and seemingly all day between Waverley and Queen's St. How I miss those Brush 4 push pull sets. The only advice I can offer, in the absence of any specific questions, is to make sure you get the ...