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... topic: 2245 GWR 2 bolt chairs in 4mm scale posted: 1 Jul 2013 13:56 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I have been busy making some masters for this non-existant 4mm scale item to produce some polyurethene castings mainly for my own use. The first mould is currently curing and I should be able to start casting within the next few days. The question is, is anybody else interested? Price will be in excess of the available 4 bolt ones available elsewhere but I haven't finally decided on the exact price. I'll post some images in due course with further info if that's OK. I should have mentioned that they are slide rail chairs not running rail chairs which are of course already available from C&L. Last edited on 1 Jul 2013 16:00 by Stephen Freeman posted: 1 Jul 2013 15:00 from: Nigel Brown I thought C&L did GWR 2-bolt chairs in 4mm. Cheers Nigel posted: 1 Jul 2013 15:58 from: Stephen Freeman Not slide rail chairs though. ...
... topic: 3514 Recent narrower Hornby coach wheels posted: 3 Oct 2019 15:09 from: Andy Reichert I rarely buy any UK 00 RTR, but was given some latest run Hornby Gresley suburbans recently as a gift. On inspection, I was surprised to find that they have 0.1" wide wheels, particularly since a few years back their 2-6 -4 BR tank to experiment with I had bought had 0.11" wide wheels, as per the NMRA HO spec. Since I will be changing the wheels for P87 width ones, for use on 16.5 mm HO Track, it doesn't affect me, but It certainly won't help UK modellers using commercial 00 track. And, without checking, I thought the DOGA "specs" don't match that size wheel either. Am I missing something, or is this a big goof on Hornby's part? Andy posted: 3 Oct 2019 15:34 from: Martin Wynne Andy Reichert wrote: I rarely buy any UK 00 RTR, but was given some latest run Hornby Gresley suburbans recently as a ...
... topic: 919 WR Devon Mainline c1960 posted: 4 Aug 2009 22:24 from: BrianH Hi, Hopefully all you Templot experts out there can spare me a few minutes to have a look at my first Templot design and point out any ideas/improvements/schoolboy errors. The background is that I have a room 16.5' by 11.5' in which I plan to build an OO gauge roundy roundy which will represent a small station on the ex GWR mainline between Plymouth and Newton Abbot. The station will also be the junction for a small branch which primarily is used to transport china clay from South Dartmoor. This means there will be exchange sidings and a bay platform as well as the usual small goods yard. For more details please see my RMWeb thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f =66&t =39922 This is the second draft, modified after comments on RMWeb. Please note I have not shoved any timbers yet and the two crossovers need to be modified to become single slips to allow running ...
104. .box files
... that gives me the ability to do so. Hi Simon, .box files are saved in Templot's own data storage format. So you will be able to use them only if you are a Templot user. If you are, you should be able to click on the link, and your browser will download the file and launch Templot for you. Templot will then ask you if you want to load the downloaded file. I've made a bit of Jing video showing that happening (in Firefox) -- it may take a few seconds to start: http://screencast.com/t /DEq7j9ezB If you prefer, instead of choosing to Open the downloaded file, you can choose the option in your browser to Save it. Then you can select a folder on your computer where you want it saved. And at any time later you can go there in Templot (reload/ add from file... menu item) and load the .box file. Saving the downloaded file is also the best option to choose if you already have the Templot ...
... point levers in this case. Regards Tony W. 2151_051819_170000000.jpg 2151_051825_160000000.jpg posted: 5 Feb 2016 23:54 from: Tim Lee Thanks Tony, Excellent pictures.... very interesting and much appreciated. Regards Tim posted: 12 Oct 2017 09:50 from: Tim Lee I have a quick question on sleeper placement. When you have parallel running lines (up and down routes) is there a tendency to adjust the sleeper positions so that the positions mirror each other... I have seen this on a fair few photos but wondered if this was coincidence of by design. Tim posted: 12 Oct 2017 15:43 from: Tony W Tim Lee wrote: I have a quick question on sleeper placement. When you have parallel running lines (up and down routes) is there a tendency to adjust the sleeper positions so that the positions mirror each other... I have seen this on a fair few photos but wondered if this was coincidence of by design. Tim Hi Tim. It would obviously make sense where point rodding ...
106. llanastr mawr
... topic: 2256 llanastr mawr posted: 12 Jul 2013 16:13 from: Nick Edgcombe Hi all, Is there any way in which i can alter the gauge from EM to 18.83? I do realise that the above plan is a few years old but am hoping to have a stab at building a small layout to test my skills at the proper? gauge!!!!!! Any help would be much appreciated, Many thanks in advance, Nick. posted: 12 Jul 2013 16:49 from: Martin Wynne Hi Nick, .box files from 074b should load in Templot2 without problems. To change a track plan to a different gauge or scale: First select all the templates as a group (CTRL+ A). Then go to the full gauges list (gauge> other gauges... menu item). Select the new gauge/scale setting you want on the list, or create a custom setting. Then click the convert group button at the top of the dialog. If you are converting between the exact ...
107. Zoom on print map
... topic: 3599 Zoom on print map posted: 22 Jan 2020 12:29 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, quick question for you.... Is there a zoom facility on the print map? As you know I use grouping a lot and sometimes I just want a crossover plus a few inches of the approach/exit track. I find it quite difficult to actually see where the crossover is on the map. Here's a pic. but of course it is larger than the normal screen size, so doesn't look as bad. Is there an issue with upload images? I followed the route and it started the upload, but nothing happened. It's a 557KB jpeg image and I waited four minutes.... I now added it as an attachment. The page preview helps, but that's much larger and I have to check each page individually. I'm sure there is a way to zoom in on the print map so I can select the three or for pages required, but haven't found one yet. Grateful for any ...
... red, blue or green, e.g. Loctite 638. There are several grades and brands, having different strengths: http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802627616769 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Strength-Retaining-Compound-Adhesive/dp/B00NY203C6/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Versachem-PMITW24569-Threadlock-245-Blue/dp/B007VOY874/ Provided you keep the cap on the bottle, and don't get any metal swarf or filings in it, it will keep for a few years. It will also tolerate slight oil contamination of parts, which is good if you are using rail as supplied from the wire-drawers and haven't degreased it. The snag is that they are not recommended for use on plastics (obviously one of the components needs to be metal, otherwise it won't cure). However, I think that refers to high-performance industrial plastics, I have used them to stick metal to plastic before now (although not specifically rail to chairs. Anyone?) cheers, Martin ...
... tomorrow as we have BT here... hopefully with faster broadband... we'll see. Last edited on 12 Apr 2011 07:49 by richard_t posted: 12 Apr 2011 13:31 from: Raymond Hi Brian, I have had a good play with that and, for a complete beginner it should prove an excellent way into using Templot for this complex formation. For me, with a little experience it became, naturally, very repetetive. Though I recognize that this is designed for a video, perhaps a few more screen shots would make it all the more clear for those who prefer a printed document. I do like the ease and elegance you have in using the centre lines to get things accurate, much better than the method I evolved anyway and I shall certianly use it future. However, I am puzzled as to why you keep so much in the 'Parking bay'. Surely it is far quicker just to pick up the Vee and expand that again for the next stage in making the wings and check or the half ...
... The consequence of this would be that there would be a large number of different prefs files, each associated with a different project (or version of the same project). In terms of keeping the .box "current", I am suggesting that each time the "project" is saved, a new box (+ prefs,bgs etc) is created. (see below) Let me try talking through how it would work as a user:- I have created a set of templates, loaded some images and created a few shapes etc., for my new layout. I have set the printer to print A4 pages in colour, with timber numbering "off" (lets say) but now it is tea time and I need the machine for something else. I select a Menu Item called "Save Project", A SaveFile dialogue opens and I name my project Town Central V1_0. Templot creates a .box, .bgs and a prefs file using names of its choosing (they are invisible to me). After tea, I open up ...
111. Knapford Junction
... topic: 2884 Knapford Junction posted: 31 May 2016 12:22 from: Gavin Rose Hello all. 'Knapford Junction' pre 1955 version. I have been designing and re-designing this plan for several years on and off and now which to finalise the plan so it can be built. Martin kindly asked me to post it so he could start me off on a few pointers with which I again extend much gratitude for the offer. I do want to learn to use Templot but like many I'm having difficult getting to grips with it. if there is no file or pic it is because I am trying to add them. I have added the pic to the layout plan, or at least 1 version of it but I haven't added the Anyrail file as it keeps giving me an error message. Attachment: attach_2290_2884_Knapford_Junction _31-05-16.jpg 1219 Last edited on 31 May 2016 12:53 by Gavin Rose posted: 31 May 2016 13:01 from: Martin Wynne Hi Gavin, Thanks. There is no real need to attach ...
... moving my goods yard a template at a time many times as I moved it around the design. The issue that I have at the moment though is that I have managed to print out the background templates on my second attempt- my first produced nothing after 10 hours! but the background shape that I was working to has not printed. To be able to fully determine whether I have met my design aims, I need to see both the "original" and the trackplan on top of it and study it for a few weeks. Is there a way to get the background shape (picture) in my case printed? I thought I had clicked the right options but apparently not. At some stage I will also need to decide where to cut the design for transportation as the intention is to produce a 2mmFS exhibition layout so I will need to draw the board edges and thickness too. Many thanks, Clive Essery posted: 5 Feb 2014 11:48 from: Raymond Hi Clive, The print commands are listed under 'output' where you ...
113. Despair
... ..."- Why? I concur with Martins recent comments; the Templot interface has menus, it has pop-up boxes and other boxes that can be moved around on screen. It doesn't use the standard Windows colour scheme or fonts. Is that such a big blocker to its use? And why should users expect it to look like Windows? All the screenshots in Martin's advertising and in the many examples on here show that it doesn't. Sorry, but I just don't get this argument either. The next few points are to my mind all covered by the fact that Templot is a track design/ calculation/ analysis tool- it isn't a 2D CAD tool, it isn't a graphic design tool. The nearest analogy I have is to liken it to a stress analysis tool- if you don't understand the basics of stress analysis, you wouldn't try to use it. So how can you design trackwork if you don't understand the design parameters? "after pressing F4 I expect to move the mouse in the direction I want to move ...
114. Ludgate Hill North
... this afternoon, could not resist having a play at it in Templot. Given that the background image is just an OS map, it is interesting to see how the geometry works out. 1129_081623_560000000.png I would really like to see a photo of this layout as it would be interesting to know just how some bits were built- but one has not yet surfaced. I would be very interested to hear people's views on the geometry and opinions on how it might have been built. Only twenty two templates so far- just a few partial templates needed to finish it off... Just in case anyone else fancies the challenge, I include the box and the shape files. Best wishes, Howard Attachment: attach_1746_2400_Ludgate_Hill_old _layout_attempt_1.box 415 posted: 8 Feb 2014 21:33 from: JFS.. and bgs... [might have been better if I had spelt the Topic Heading correctly!!] Attachment: attach_1747_2400_Ludgate_hill_old _layout.bgs 380 Last edited on 8 Feb 2014 21:37 by JFS posted: 8 Feb 2014 21:39 from: Martin Wynne ...
... method of building the common crossing for those who are happy to build common crossings in the copperclad construction method, rather than a free standing method For those wishing for added detail the following can be used Bridge chairs, These are used from the transition of block chairs (in either the common crossing or additional slide chair packs) to standard chairs where there is not enough room for a standard chair (either side of 10 used per turnout) these are £8.50 per 100 so after deducting the cost of standard chairs add a few pence to the bill Common crossing chairs A pack contains a set of 5 different sizes (1 -5 ,6 ,7 ,8& 10) At £4.50 if you can use the whole pack then 90p a turnout but a saving of appx 8 chairs per turnout Additional switch chairs, a pack contains one left and one right hand set (plenty of bits left over) £2.25 per turnout and replaces about 12 chairs depending on size Check rail chairs Cost 90p per turnout and saves about 20 chairs and looks ...
... topic: 2511 New single slip video tutorial posted: 18 Aug 2014 17:58 from: Martin Wynne A few days ago I said I would make a new single slip video. It has taken me much longer than I expected but it is now ready. This is my first serious attempt at using the new FBR format, so please treat this as a first draft version. I would welcome comments and feedback. The idea of the new format is to combine a written tutorial with video in the same file, so that I don't have to do everything twice. I'm not entirely sure the idea has worked. Perhaps it should have been split into 2 or 3 shorter videos? How do you find the font size? It is much smaller than my eyes find comfortable, but if it's larger the text panels obscure too much of the video frame. The video is available in two formats: 1. click this link to download the FBR video file. It may take a few seconds (20MB): http://templot.com ...
... constructing mixed gauge track. Flanges on American railroad wheels are wider and perhaps marginally shallower than for our 3' 6" system. The really noticeable difference is that their flangeways are up to 2-1 /2" wide, whereas my prototype is at 1-3 /4 ", significantly smaller in percentage terms. I'm keen to retain the narrow gutted look of our skinny flangeways as much as possible, but are prepared to ease these marginally in the interests of practicality. When I first started on this path a few years ago, Keith Norwood kindly provided diagrams of South African Rlys 3' 6" standards. However, standards used by the beefier SAR are more akin to those for standard gauge systems. When several SAR steam locos were imported to NZ by enthusiasts, tyres were required to be re-profiled before they were permitted to move through turnouts. I never imagined there could be so much difference between rail systems. Returning to my original question, that of appropriate clearance between rail and wheel flange- "or sideways slop" ...
... maybe Martin should give up and go play golf instead of working all hours of night and day to give us the amazing product that he has and with the unbelievable support. Again, Martin has asked us a question. Whatever our answer, we owe him the courtesy of a response. Glen Do remember that each time you visit this thread it counts that as a view. I've visited this thread now probably getting on for 15-20 times. So it's easy to see why viewing numbers get so high but responses so few. Kind regards Dave posted: 4 Mar 2009 08:20 from: Brian Lewis Martin Wynne wrote:... but it will be one more thing where Templot differs from the Windows standard. I can scarce believe that this could be said seriously. Like it or not, Windows is an accepted and easily understood standard world-wide. Surely the fact that Templot operates so differently to Windows is the core reason why folk find it so hard to master? I think I will go ahead and make this change ...
... rail foot. The description of 'light rail' is more clearly defined these days but 100 or more years ago was rather vague I suspect. Some of the lines in the above book have very neat track with BH rail and chairs even though the rail is obviously of a smaller section than 'proper' lines. Talking of spiking track Peco offer IL-13 rail spikes that they quote are common to all gauges but they are HUGE. I got some scale HO spikes from the Proto87 guy on your side of the pond a few years ago. They come etched on a sheet and they are very, very small. Just been thinking that maybe copper timbers to solder the rail to and then cosmetic spike heads and nut/bolt/washer detail may be good. Food for thought. Thanks very much for your input. Rob posted: 8 Feb 2018 01:17 from: Martin Wynne Hi Rob, Here's some Code 87 bullhead rail and matching chairs: http://www.s-scale.org.uk/track.htm regards, Martin. posted: 8 Feb ...
... Thanks again for advice chaps- it is really appreciated. I am off to Peterborough tomorrow to bombard the C&L chap with questions next... should prove to be expensive with all the startup bits! posted: posted: 17 Oct 2014 23:24 from: DerekStuart A quick update. Thanks to Martin's comments, I realised that even comparatively close items were suffering from larger than expected perspective issues. In other words the camera DOES lie. I have something that sort-of works in Templot (still a few dog legs). Unless someone has very good photos to contradict me, I think I have it fairly accurate now and certainly good enough to represent Whitby. Thanks again for everyone's ideas. 17 Oct 2014 23:24 from: DerekStuart A quick update. Thanks to Martin's comments, I realised that even comparatively close items were suffering from larger than expected perspective issues. In other words the camera DOES lie. I have something that sort-of works in Templot (still a few dog legs). Unless someone has ...
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