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101. First try
... is enabled. Click on the menu item to disable the snap. Hi Andrew, Alternatively to prevent snapping, just hold down the SHIFT key while using the F7 mouse action. More about these options: http://templot.com/martweb/f7_snap_demo.htm regards, Martin. posted: 1 Feb 2014 12:46 from: Martin Wynne Graham Idle wrote: unfortunately, I am still no closer to creating my outside slip. Hi Graham, I will try to reply soon. Currently I am preparing a reply for Trevor about tandem turnouts. Outside slips and tandems are the trickiest for beginners because there are so many variables, and you need to be familiar with using partial templates. regards, Martin. posted: 1 Feb 2014 12:55 from: Graham Idle Thanks Martin. I'll wait for your instructions. Regards,Graham posted: 2 Feb 2014 12:55 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Graham, I had a quick go at your plan, just before going to bed, and again this morning, I came up with the outside slip ...
102. 3-way turnouts
... postings regarding what is possible (circa 2005) and having had a go at interlacing 2 B7s I'm not sure that is a permissible combination. Without spending a lot of time trying out various combinations, does anyone know what combinations in that region (1 :6 to 1:8) work? Hi Ian, 1:8+ 1:6 usually works quite well. There is one such B8+ A6 in the Samples and examples section: topic 29 There is also a video available showing the basics of doing a tandem turnout. Scroll down to 3-way tandem turnouts. That one is a B8+ A7 tandem. If both angles are the same, it usually means a 3-throw turnout rather than a tandem. 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> 3-way turnouts about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information ...
... topic: 693 Tandem turnout close-up posted: 16 Jan 2009 11:11 from: Martin Wynne Link: close-up view of the middle V-crossing on a bullhead tandem turnout. posted: 16 Jan 2009 13:10 from: Dave Summers For some reason, the link has become cropped and lost the 'h' of http. The link should be: For some reason, the link has become cropped and lost the 'h' of http. The link should be: http://ivansphotos.fotopic.net/p55209918.html Regards Dave Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Prototype pics> Tandem turnout close-up 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 to this web site are ...
104. Despair
... , but not in Templot. If I select something new, I don't expect the previous selection to be deleted, when I do undo (to get it back), I expect the last action to be reversed, I don't expect something else to be deleted. Why do the scroll bars (box) disappear when I use less than full screen, its very annoying. The video's are quite good, but I find I have to watch them, and write down the steps, then I follow my notes. Unfortunately tandem points start with something I don't know how to get to. I've read before that you believe that most of the problems are caused by a lack of users prototype track knowledge, but do I really have to know this before I can use the program? I want to spend my time making track and loco's not playing with a computer. I've managed to draw the track for an extension to the club layout, printed the templates and made the pointwork, but I feel it takes longer to do the drawing than to ...
... . There's no problem in losing the section you identify- it is where the dock branch joins the fiddle yard and we will re-position this to lead into the new fiddle yard. We're not too worried about the need for high speed turnouts- in our experience, as long as we keep within the 1200 minimum radius constraint, then trains will happily run at way over maximum line speed. The Holyhead-Euston express, long-term resident on road 16, regularly negotiates the trailing and facing A6 part of the tandem turnout plus return curve without difficulties. As long as we keep the double junction in the fiddle yard rather than as part of the scenic section then we don't need to worry about appearances. We also need to bear in mind possible constraints with exhibition managers and keep overall dimensions as reasonable as possible. This means that I would like to be as tight as possible with the additional depth allocated to the new fiddle yard and as generous as possible with any new scenic sections. Another constraint to think about:- One of ...
... use in a running line. regards, Martin. posted: 2 May 2008 03:11 from: JFS Martin, Many thanks for the reply and the kind offer to have a look. I have now had a go at the switches and, yes, an "A" with slit delfelction looks much better- if a bit tedious to do. 50Mb is quite some helpfile! I don't think even MS win32 is that big! But I look forward to your alternative. I have now had a go at a tandem- it took me about three hours but I did do the check rails this time. .box herewith for all to criticise. Would it be *Easy* to add a preview button to those lengthy data-entry dialogues (like the wing/ check customise)? They nearly caused me to lose the will to live trying to remember all the meanings of the different values and if it were possilbe to see the effects *real time* then it would be a big help. All the same, I am quite ...
107. FB tandem pic
... topic: 3790 FB tandem pic posted: 2 Oct 2020 19:27 from: Martin Wynne A good overhead view of a FB tandem has been added to the C&L web site: http://www.clfinescale.co.uk/?lightbox=dataItem-jr684t3m2 Martin. posted: 4 Oct 2020 17:53 from: Igor Kurgan Very nice picture! Highly detailed and almost like the dutch railways. I think when i have the time i will make some pictures of the dutch railways (in detail, there are some differences with the rest of the world) tracks turnouts 3 way ect, and post it here, if it is appreciated? With best regards Igor Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Prototype pics> FB tandem pic 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 ...
... later. As for the station itself It has 2 mainline platforms and a bay with loop for the branch line and also for the goods trains to shunt around on to keep the main clear. The issues I have: 1. I have made a single slip on the mainline, I followed the video tutorial and I think I have done it right? 2. Because I am running out of space for the goods yard behind the station and cannot move the whole thing up I really need to add in a 3 way tandem turnout (So I can remove a point and save a little space). Now I tried to follow all the old instructions but when I added the 3rd set with no timbers it looked horribly wrong. So if anyone out there has experience with them that could help me get that finished that would be a big help as it's the only thing I am stuck on. Other than that I just need to shove some timbers and wait for C&L to re-open. Attachment: attach_2441_3030_theeloftplan.box 391 posted: 22 ...
... you may have seen my recent thread in regards to a larger 7mm layout I am working on with a friend, but I am also working on a smaller project that I could set up within the size limitations I have at home (8ft x 2ft 6). I have frequently been playing around with this plan and I think I am nearly in a position to start printing it out and perhaps having a go at building it. However, over the last couple of days I have had some concern over the 3 way tandem turnout and whether or not the switches were to close. I have therefore made two plans, one with a more relaxed turnout where the switch are close, possibly too close and another with a less generous radius turnout but the switches are further away. I have tried to keep the minimum radius to below 5 ft, but due to the tight constraints of a small layout and wanting enough room to fit a small 0-6 -0 and a couple of wagons in the head shunt, 3 wagons in the inside ...
... topic: 1269 Struggling with a tandem posted: 10 Oct 2010 15:58 from: philchudley I know others cannot see my machine but I hope I can be pointed in the right direction. I have downloaded the video on the creattion of a tandem but am struggling to achieve exactly the same behaviour as the video when it comes to the F5 resizing of the crossing angle. I have followed the video, set the angle crossing options to any angle Set the peg on FP Press F5 Right click and select Lock switch But, in the video the sizing appears to "swing" and resize just the crossing angle (as expected), but when I try, the switch length still resizes slowly affecting the crossing angle, as if the right-click setting Lock Switch is being ignored. I know it must be me doing something silly or forgetting to do something, but I have tried several times without success. Any help would be most appreciated Cheers Phil posted: 9 Nov 2010 14:07 from: Martin Wynne philchudley wrote: in ...
111. Using gaunt turnouts
... topic: 1487 Using gaunt turnouts posted: 20 Jul 2011 11:21 from: Martin Wynne Richard T asked for a quick recipe for using a gaunt turnout in a 3-way tandem turnout. This was one reason for introducing gaunt turnouts -- for use as a partial template forming the middle crossing in a 3-way turnout (tandem or three-throw types). Note that in many cases you may find using an irregular half-diamond template gives better results and is easier to adjust than a gaunt turnout. Here's a quick guide to using a gaunt turnout in a tandem: (Templot2 only) 1. Put the notch on the rail intersection for the middle vee in the usual way.* With a new turnout control template: 2. F5 to set the crossing angle to a guess, say 1:5 for a typical double-sided tandem. 3. real> V-crossing options> curviform V-crossing. (These are new quicker-access menu items.) Don't forget this step. 4 ...
112. Tandem Video
... topic: 230 Tandem Video posted: 10 Nov 2007 17:08 from: Rob Haskins Martyn, I am attempting to produce a tandem turnout following the instructions shown in the video. In trying to amend the angle of the third vee I cannot find the drop down menu which contains the LOCK SWITCH (IN F5) command. I am using version 0.82d. Could you advise please. Regards Rob Haskins posted: 10 Nov 2007 17:34 from: Martin Wynne Rob Haskins wrote: In trying to amend the angle of the third vee I cannot find the drop down menu which contains the LOCK SWITCH (IN F5) command. Hi Rob, Right-click on the pad after selecting F5 (or while using F5). In the videos, a left-click is shown with red expanding circles round the mouse pointer, and a right-click is shown with blue expanding circles round the mouse pointer. Sorry if I haven't actually mentioned this anywhere. With the switch or V-crossing locked in F5, the header bar in ...
... topic: 2644 Pegging onto a tandem turnout posted: 6 Mar 2015 23:22 from: mikedt I have created a 3 way turnout and have come across a problem when trying to attach another template to it. The pegging notch positions the template in what appears to be a random position and the tracks do not line up. I have tried to source the problem but have failed miserably so I thought I would ask the wider Templot audience for further advice. Hopefully my attempt to attach the box file has worked. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Regards, Mike Attachment: attach_2083_2644_M_Top_shed_3_way .box 196 posted: 6 Mar 2015 23:56 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, F7 snapping doesn't work too well on complex formations comprised of multiple partial templates because Templot doesn't know which of the templates to snap on to. Here it is choosing the wrong one (the blanked off middle V-crossing template). F7 snapping is really intended only for simple beginner trackplans. To do what you want, click on the first turnout in the tandem ...
... bottom left with low relief mill hiding the sector plate. Sorry I haven't got as far as playing with the shapes. Not even sure I have left enough room for the three way. Think it really needs a wagon turntable in front of the mill building?? Baring in mind this is supposed to be private sidings any thoughts on this? Attachment: attach_2380_2978_NEW_2017_02_03_14 13_37.box 185 posted: 5 Feb 2017 17:50 from: Raymond Your plan fits into a fraction over two feet width so you have plenty of room for the Tandem. Once you have the 3rd Vee sorted it should work well posted: 6 Feb 2017 18:57 from: Jonathan Arnett Thanks for the reply. Just a quick question. I've used regular v crossings in the tandem. Though it's on a large radius curve templot suggests that as theres a reverse curve it should be a regular v crossing. Have used curviforms on the y and the curved left hand. Regulars on the two model type very small turnouts for the loop. Is that correct? In a yard what ...
... of an official (L )NER diagram, which perfectly matched photographic expectations, however I couldn't get it to match the rest on the OS map, including this slip.... until I found out about your brilliant snap groups feature. I then snapped the official map group to a known accurate point at the North end and when I scrolled down the trackpad expecting another misalignment, it was almost perfectly matched. If you look at my posting history, you will see that I first asked about this slip and a tandem around 2013/14, so you can see I've not just jumped to a conclusion overnight. Sorry to go on about it, but a) you asked b) I'm really proud of the more or less forensic analysis of Whitby. Even if it never leaves Templot and goes onto a workbench, I think it is accurate enough that theoretically, one could rebuild the whole site based on these plans, with the right combination of original components. Much of this has been down to your advice, for which I thank ...
116. LNWR track drawings.
... you are using some other browser such as Google Chrome or Safari it is a bit different -- let me know and I will explain. What track shots would be useful- as a starter? Whatever you have! There are quite a few track pictures already in the Gallery, but we can't have too many photos when building models and there is plenty of room for more. Close-up details are great. For example a close-up of the sole plate and slide chair arrangements in the second switch of a tandem turnout would be very useful. regards, Martin. posted: 3 Mar 2015 16:01 from: Alan Turner Martin Wynne wrote: Signs on private land saying "Trespassers will be prosecuted" are meaningless. It's a civil matter between you and the land owner. He can sue you for any actual damage caused, but beyond that the most he can do is to ask you to leave, and use a "reasonable" (i.e. not very much) amount of force to make sure you do so if ...
117. Ludgate Hill
... have tidied up the 3 way, and done a little more on the second diamond. Am I going in the right direction or making a complete pigs ear of it please Attachment: attach_2303_2887_Ludgate_Hill_stat ion3_A6.box 204 posted: 9 Jun 2016 12:01 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, You are doing ok. There are still some misalignments in your plan, but no doubt you will get them tidied up. While you were posting that I was making you a quick bit of video showing how to get the base turnouts in a tandem aligned. It's really very simple, as Raymond explained. Just invert the handing and snake into place. See: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=Pl3SItCsGv8b3sM11eZtvw2 I'm very sorry there still isn't a proper up-to-date tutorial for tandem turnouts. Unfortunately it is a complex task, and a full tutorial is about a week's work. I just don't have time for that at present -- we haven't had a program update for 6 months, and I have started on a beginner's "Templot Explained ...
118. Crewkerne LSWR
... 30 Sep 2008 21:30 from: Martin Wynne Hi Rodney, Many thanks for the details and links." ...The complicated tangle of pointwork near the goods shed (incorporating a scissors crossing and both double and single slips) was very unusual for a small station on the L&SWR, but made necessary in this instance by the restricted nature of the site. Main line and sidings were on different levels, and all connections had therefore to be packed into the short length where they coincided." Not to mention tandem turnouts in the Down main: crewkerne1250_1.jpg That trackwork would make a fine model. It would look even better all on a gentle curve of course, but you can't have everything. Often on OS track plans the track levels aren't obvious, so the reason for some formations being the way they are isn't always clear. But this being a railway plan has the gradients marked on it, so it was clear that the differential levels had influenced the cramped yard access. The ruling gradient is 1:80 rising to the west ...
... Martin Wynne Hi Scott, You had an instant reverse curve in the running line, which didn't look good. I moved the turnout template 25mm to the right so that I could create an S-transition in place of the reverse curve. I then made a branch track from the turnout, and used the make simple link function to link it to the loop. Split the loop so that the constant 2nd radius is a separate template, inserted a LH turnout in it, and then make single-sided 3-way tandem. No idea if this is anything like what you are looking for, but it might suggest a way forward. 2_061743_110000000.png p.s. It doesn't look like a single-sided tandem, but it is. The loop line is the main road, both turnouts are LH into sidings. Box file attached below. cheers, Martin. Attachment: attach_3124_3732_scott_tandem_loop .box 53 posted: 7 Aug 2020 09:47 from: ScottW Martin, Thank you kindly for your help. When you explain what you did it all seems very straight ...
120. 3 Way turnout
... the heal end all ok but I need the toe end straight Is the first crossing OK, cannot fathom how to put a break in the 2 main turnouts but happy to build over it if the placing of the Vee is correct. Come to that I can manually straighten the toe end Thanks in advance, sorry for being a bit dim with the finer points of the software Attachment: attach_2222_2818_J_Barker_00sf_A5 _3_way_3.box 225 posted: 30 Jan 2016 18:09 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Unfortunately you have made a common mistake with tandem turnouts -- you have the switches too close together. There is not room to open this second switch blade behind the first rail: 2_301301_590000000.png Tandem turnouts are not straightforward, there is a guide to the design points beginning here: topic 2394- message 16119 If you can state exactly what main road and turnout road radii you are looking for, I will see what I can do. Is this tandem required to fit in an existing track plan? regards, Martin. posted: 30 Jan 2016 18:28 from ...
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