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... other users who may be using a different version. 2. If users go on using out-of-date versions, they are liable post replies on web forums and email groups, or write in magazine articles, statements that "Templot does this" or "Templot can't do that" which are either confusing or just plain wrong. I know it's the way of the world and I should simply accept it, but it has happened several times over the years and I always find it intensely irritating. When with a few seconds download they could have obtained a later and better version. I do see red when beginners are given wrong information -- it's not being fair to them. I know it is all my own fault. I went on supplying 074b for years after it should have been killed off in favour of the later pugs, assuming that users would read my introductory letter and quickly upgrade to the latest version. Mostly they didn't. That's why doing so is now made part of the terms of use. regards, Martin. ...
942. Track relaying
... The layout was in a greenhouse and coming back next day I found almost every solder joint had been ripped apart. Nothing like doing something and getting it wrong to teach you a lesson. Regards, Arthur posted: 23 Dec 2011 18:34 from: R A Watson Arthur, There used to be a procedure where the rail was "tensioned" either by heating (an early and soon discontinued practice) or stretching using hydraulic tenioners, after the rail had been restrained by the clips expansion was limited to just a a few feet at either end of the rail length. With the introduction of even heavier rail section and sleepers this practice has been virtually discontinued as the mass of the structure stops linear movement and the rail expands sideways! (ie. thickens, not moves), to further assist, extra ballast is piled on the sleeper ends giving the familiar mound down each side of the modern track. Last edited on 23 Dec 2011 18:36 by R A Watson posted: 23 Dec 2011 19:30 from: Nigel Brown R ...
943. Outside slip design
... -crossing options> curviform V-crossing menu option. 2. Click tools> make branch track menu item. 3. Click on the "main to loop turnout". (Just click on it, don't make it the control template). 4. On its menu which appears on the left, click peg/align tools> make diamond crossing at intersection menu item. 5. Click the green bar continue- make diamond-crossing at notch on the next dialog. 6. You may need to wait a few seconds. 7. F4 to extend the siding again. 8. Store the template. 9. Now you have all the alignments to start splitting out some partial templates and shoving timbers. regards, Martin. posted: 1 Jan 2012 14:07 from: LSWRArt thanks Martin for the two emails I will try this tomorrow, when I have recovered from a rather late New Year's Eve and can concentrate properly. Best wishes Arthur Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) ...
944. Kingsbere
... across and down. Regards Rob 4) The timbers can be shoved around when you have the plan right so don't worry about this at this stage. There are lots of track planning books around to give you ideas for layouts. posted: 5 Jan 2012 08:39 from: Jim Guthrie Rob Manchester wrote: 2) There is a lot of shuffling back and forward to get wagons down to the good shed and the sidings used as headshunts to do this can't also be used to contain parked wagons. There were a few ways of moving wagons around in goods yards- e.g. using pinchbars and horse power- instead of "normal" shunting with a locomotive. These methods are difficult to reproduce on a model railway layout but one other method was chain or rope shunting, where the loco pulled wagons onto other tracks. Trevor Nunn has used this method on his previous "Wicken" layout and on his present "East Lynn" layout and it is a extremely interesting method of working and can provide hours of fun. So it might be ...
... with tipex and insert the new commands. I could scan the result and post it as a pdf If you think it would helpful. regards Les posted: 15 Jan 2012 20:34 from: Martin Wynne Les G wrote: I could scan the result and post it as a pdf If you think it would helpful. Hi Les, By all means, but you may feel that your time was wasted. I have now updated the F-key chart and it will be in the next TDV build in the next few days. regards, Martin. posted: 15 Jan 2012 22:27 from: Les G Thanks Martin, I'll not post a pdf, but the time I spent with the tippex is not really wasted, I just consider it to be a short study period to better understand the key strokes. Best wishes Les Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Development doings- archive> Function Key printout about Templot Club Templot Companion ...
946. Saving templates
... you can click the recent files button to select from a list of your recent TDV files. The situation will change when the full version of Templot2 is released. regards, Martin. posted: 24 Jan 2012 22:14 from: sm Thanks Martin Rgds, Stuart posted: 26 Jan 2012 18:41 from: sm is there a way to place the peg in a position of my choosing rather than the options in GEOMETRY, PEG POSITIONS or am I missing the correct option. I want to place a peg a few sleepers closer to the FP from the DP Rgds, Stuart posted: 26 Jan 2012 20:17 from: Paul Boyd Hi Stuart An easy one- press Ctrl-F8 to move the peg along the MS centre line. (from the menus, this is 'action' => 'mouse actions:control/geometry' => 'move peg') Cheers posted: 26 Jan 2012 20:48 from: sm Brilliant, thanks Paul, peg moved Cheers, posted: 7 Feb 2012 23:52 from: keith ...
... reduce size for print and PDF> set any% ... menu item. It's very difficult to measure a long roll printout with great accuracy, so measure the grid lines over a shorter length, say about 500mm. That output size setting changes both the width and length. To change the length and width independently, if you are feeling brave you may like to experiment with the data distortions. These are legacy functions from the early days of Templot -- I haven't looked at them for years, and I imagine few others have done so. If you make any settings you must reload your .box file afterwards. Also the grid is not distorted, so if you want that printed correctly you would have to adjust the grid spacings accordingly and ignore the grid labels. Click main> program panel menu item, then program> expert> data distortions> menu items. The help notes are about 15 years old, so bear that in mind when reading them. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Jan 2012 12:14 from: Dr ...
948. Eastwood Town
... items. These are not saved in the .box file, but will be part of the program preferences when I get them finished. You can adjust the platforms at real> platforms... menu item (for the control template). .box file attached. Hope this is ok, let me know if not. regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_1222_1669_eastwood_town_tri als_2011_10_29_1109_58.box 194 posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:50 from: Gordon S Thanks so much. I'll play around now and see how it all looks once I get the few additional sidings sorted. posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:58 from: Martin Wynne As this is the "Templot talk" forum, just to add that Gordon is using the Templot Development Version (TDV). If you would like to try it, more info at: topic 1510 regards, Martin. Last edited on 29 Oct 2011 12:02 by Martin Wynne posted: 1 Nov 2011 23:44 from: Gordon S Well I've managed to get on top of platforms, but have another question. In ...
... topic: 1660 American prototype information for turnouts, rail etc. posted: 22 Oct 2011 12:20 from: leo_sandstrom Hi I thought Id share some prototype information that I have found. Took me quite a few hours to find all of these, hope I can save someone else the trouble of finding them: Conrail standard plans: http://www.multimodalways.org/archives/rrs/CR/CR%20Standard%20Plans/CR%20Standard%20Plans.html Here you can find some pdf files detailing everything from minimum road clearances, detailed switch/turnout information, ladders, crossovers etc. to tools, signs and signalling information. The above is only an example, the same site also houses more information about other american railroads: http://www.multimodalways.org/archives/rrs/rrs.html Regards /Leo Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Prototype pics> American prototype information for turnouts, rail etc. about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide ...
... topic: 1816 EM& 00 gauge+/- tolerances posted: 4 Feb 2012 17:42 from: Hayfield I have just brought a digital vernier caliper, testing my trackwork and RTR track there seems to be a few hundresds of a mm variation. Even between EM Gauge Soc and C&L gauges. Some of the variation may be down to the gauge as its a cheap one, but it seems quite consintant with its readings Please what is an acceptable+ or- variation in both EM and 00 track gauge posted: 4 Feb 2012 18:22 from: Martin Wynne Hayfield wrote: Please what is an acceptable+ or- variation in both EM and 00 track gauge Hi John, To be worthy of the name a track gauge tool should be within+/- 1/2 thou (0.0005") or 0.015 mm of the specified dimension -- i.e. a range of 1 thou (0.001") or 0.03mm. That's for the track gauge tool itself. You can't expect to build track containing wooden and plastic ...
... rails. It appears that 30' rails were used in turnouts and 45' in plain track? NER experts what else have I missed? Thanks Richard Attachment: attach_1135_1577_ner_pre_1908_11_0 7_27_2009_20.box 326 posted: 27 Jul 2011 23:13 from: Les G Richard Spratt wrote:...There are several things that need correcting, most of which I don't know how to do in Templot: NER experts what else have I missed? ... Thanks Richard Hi Richard, Your Skiningrove project is very interesting. I posed I similar question a few months ago, but in relation to LNER track. The reply included the following: A detailed guide to setting up custom plain track spacings is in this document compiled by Stuart Hince: http://www.templot.com/martweb/pdf_files/gwr_track_panels.pdf The numbers given are actually for the GWR, but the method is applicable for all companies. There is additional information by following the help notes in the program, also some notes on CWR (long-welded rail) and USA-style staggered rail joints: Good luck with ...
952. My Magnum Opus
... 30, "Goods Sidings" which is a transition curve and shows a minimum radius of 12.6 inches! Hello Neil, Should be an interesting layout! I had a play with that bit of track- it showed 12.6 inches because that was the radius! I have changed the yard point to a shorter switch and a curviform crossing- it makes a big difference! You will no doubt want to tweak the sidings and go through the rest of the geometry for similar opportunities- of which I think there might be quite a few! Best Wishes, Howard Attachment: attach_1092_1527_crianlarich_HB.bo x 277 posted: 4 Jun 2011 22:36 from: Martin Wynne NeilD wrote: I particularly have a problem with template no. 30, "Goods Sidings" which is a transition curve and shows a minimum radius of 12.6 inches! Hi Neil, Thanks for uploading. It really is 12.6" radius. I suggest doing this: 1. Change the B-6 turnout to a 12ft switch. You shouldn't really be using REA switches in the NBR period anyway. ...
953. undo button
... 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 templates, and loads of mouse actions, but couldn't get it to "stick". I don't know if it helps, but I've been modifying Windmill Street (with over 100 templates) with "proper" irregular diamonds, and I've been hibernating the computer with Templot still running, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. The sticky undo button didn't seem to follow any certain action, and I was only clicking on it. If I see it happens again, and let you know. ...
954. Check/wing rails
... richard_t posted: 14 Jun 2011 14:49 from: Martin Wynne richard_t wrote: I think I remember that Martin mentioned there will be new mouse actions for adjusting check and wing rails at some point, and was there a screenshot? Will these make it into the next version of Templot? Hi Richard, Sorry, no. Coding-wise the check rails are bit of a nightmare. The present arrangements leave a lot to be desired, but twice now they have beaten my attempts to upgrade to something better. A few years ago they caused an entire Pug (0.81) to be abandoned at a late stage because the check rail coding fell apart in total confusion. This time I'm absolutely not going to touch the check rails until I have the next Pug finished and released. Unfortunately that means the present check rail arrangements will have to remain as they are for the time being. After that I intend to start again and provide full check rail adjustment by mouse action. regards, Martin. posted: 14 Jun 2011 15:04 from ...
955. TDV build #3143
... and sizes of exported files from your track plan, and editing them in a graphics editor program. Things to check are that the grid lines correspond exactly in all output formats, for example. I would be interested in any comments on the font size for the grid labels in exported files. It's very difficult to create a consistent and convenient size for this. Of course in many cases users will want to turn off the grid labels in image files. There is a tickbox for that on the export dialog. Plus a few other changes -- details at: message 9639 Download from: topic 1500 If no serious problems are found in# 3143, I can turn my attention back to the unfinished sketchboard. Thanks again, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Development doings- archive> TDV build #3143 about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new ...
... following video- before you laugh too much at the track remember this layout is 25 years old and the hand built track was built to N gauge standards. I never thought I'd mention it on this site! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =xnqZAkeUZMU Howard. posted: 26 Jun 2011 16:58 from: JFS Thanks for the answers to my question chaps. Howard, thanks for the vid link- it is fascinating to see how the vehicle responds to the track! I see there are quite a few such videos on youtube- I think Pendon could use these ideas- it seems such a waste that 90% of the Vale scene is normally invisible. It seems the Branor camera wagons have been popular- they are sold out! I also had a look in the Maplins catalogue- lots of suitable gear and, my goodness, there are some sinister things out there! Regards, Howard. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> ...
957. Ceeton 2
... Hi All, Some of you may have seen my thread on RMWeb well I know have templot and have had a go at a more final plan for Ceeton2. Ceeton is a fictional NER two track mainline with light railway junction/branch. The initial plan below was done in Railmodeller as a pre-curser to 5904285153_e78fd249aa_b.jpg From that I produced the following Templot plan( Box also attached) 5904860948_cca54dfb50_b.jpg I would appreciate thoughts on the plan and someone doing a once over on the file because I am SURE there are more than a few problems with it. Was a bit disapointed I have to drop the end on loading dock but that's life I guess. (unless someone can figure out how to include it) The left hand double to single track was me having a bit of a play working out the potential entry to a window sill fiddle yard. Lowest goods line also feeds a private factory( violet area on top plan). Blue/Yellow is the light railway servicing and loco shed. The branch is a light railway feeding collieries and a ...
... I can't find the post (might have been the old forum) but, I just fell over an issue which cause me grief. If you have a Template which has timbers but not rails, it cannot be selected by clicking on it nor by means of the group fence- this is an issue if you need to shift such Templates as part of a Group- they just get left behind. They also just appear within the Storage Box as a blank. This is something of a PITN when you have a fair few of them- any suggestions as to a workaraound? Best Wishes, Howard. posted: 21 Jul 2011 14:56 from: Martin Wynne JFS wrote: If you have a Template which has timbers but not rails, it cannot be selected by clicking on it nor by means of the group fence- this is an issue if you need to shift such Templates as part of a Group- they just get left behind. Hi Howard, Three options: 1. group> group select> click templates to group menu ...
... OS 2500 drawing shows the use of several diamonds to gain access from the branch platform to the yard. Does any one have any photographs showing the details of GWR diamonds from around the time? I have consulted David Smith's GWR track book and can see the likely dimensions and construction, but to me it all looks rather cramped. You will see that the acces crosses several other tracks and the layout is much more complex than I recall it when I was at the adjacent school in the '50s. Often we watched from a few hundred yards in the Reading direction but were more interested in the named locos on the up and down mains adjecent to the 3-strand fence, which was as close as we could get legally. The plan I am working on covers between the 2 mileposts either side of the station. Any advice or comments would be welcome. Jerry Attachment: attach_1132_1570_Maidenhead_yard_a ccess_westend.jpg 81 Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Diamond ...
... I have reproduction Bing catalogue from 1912) and the production methods of the time produced rail with a head width of approximately 1/16". Viewd that way, the gauge matches the scale very well. Unfortunately, when someone else came along who knew how it should be measured, no one told them how 1.25" was being measured (I.e. incorrectly!) so it all went to pot- model track standards of the era were somewhat accommodating, so no great hardship. I presume that at some point a few calculations were performed, and 7mm came out as the nearest whole number on the metric scale. (Metric being viewed as more scientific/engineering-y at the time.) The sensible and logical (and scientific/wnginerring!) approach is to define your scale ratio and set the gauge from that. After all, that's what we do for all of the other dimensions! (The best alternative is to make aure the distance over the outside faces of the whwels is to scale and to derive everything else backwards ...
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