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... 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 ...
... topic: 3738 Bonnybridge Central Based layout posted: 14 Aug 2020 18:18 from: ScottW Over this last few weeks I have been working on a plan based on Bonnybridge Central. A few compromises and changes have been required due to my intention to build the layout in my garage. If anyone is interested in having a look I would like to hear their comments. 3181_141308_360000000.png There is still some work to do to finish the plan. The 3-way into the yard needs finishing but I have still to lay out one of the sidings before doing so. Over on the left hand end are three curves, the outer is a siding, the middle curve the mainline and the inner curve is actually a loop. I have had to finish the inner loop inside the F/Y as there wasn't room for the complete length within the scenic boundary. A catchpoint also needs installing in the top end of the loop. Due to the tight curvature of these curves the turnouts have had to be made quite long to ease their minimum radius ...
143. 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 ...
144. Email blocking again
... topic: 485 Email blocking again posted: 12 Jul 2008 04:06 from: Martin Wynne Now demon.co.uk has joined Comcast in blocking all emails from Templot Club and also my off-group emails. I'm not prepared to jump through the hoops which these ISPs demand in order to accept our emails. Even when I do, they start blocking again after a few days, when their useless filtering software detects what it regards as spam from some other user on the same ISP mail server as us. If you are on demon.co.uk or Comcast for email, you may not realise that they are blocking your legitimate emails. Currently this applies to 5 members of Templot Club who receive direct emails. The only thing I can suggest is that you swap to receiving Templot Club messages via the Yahoo group. Even that may not work, this page from Demon is distinctly stroppy about Yahoo groups messages. Email filtering programs are now a bigger menace than the spam. The cure is worse than the disease! Martin. posted: 30 Jul 2008 22:44 ...
... 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 ...
... flaw of Brunel's design were the narrow platforms and the close proximity of the overall roof support columns to the platform edge. Thus the platforms were widened, and I guess the later platform widths date from the Digby Wyatt extension. I have to admit I forgot about the BRILL article, I'll try and locate my copy. I'm quite pleased with the accuracy of the plan I've produced but anything that it can be checked against is superb. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should start with Templot? Over the past few years I've done the branch line terminus tutorial a number of times but that's about it. Would people like to see a clearer/ signalling diagram? Oh, I did I little mock up yesterday with some N gauge rolling stock... http://tinyurl.com/36kcgu Alex originally dated: 2008-03-11 18:02:12 posted: 12 Sep 2008 13:30 from: Stumpytrain Hello, I've finally finished the baseboard for the layout! I've been playing with Templot a lot recently and I'm ...
... 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 ...
148. Thunderbird - OT
... Martin Wynne Hi Paul,> Our internet connection at work is noticeably poorer when it rains. Brian's problem yesterday was not rain, but a major network outage at Nildram. They did some emergency work overnight, but there have been problems again this morning. I spent most of yesterday on slow dial-up, and I can't imagine how we ever managed! But I was pleasantly surprised how well these forums coped on dial-up -- the page style we are using is based almost entirely on css with only a few small graphics. The top logo is the worst offender at 4KB, I will maybe remove the shadow effect to reduce that. Here the biggest broadband problem is exchange congestion. The problem seems to be that BT operate a "last in, first out" policy. Connect up at a quiet time during the day and the connection will then run for days. Try to connect at a busy time in the evening, and you are lucky to stay online for more than a few minutes. There is also a regular ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... I haven't tried it yet (still awaiting delivery). I was going by the following posting: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/templot/message/9412 But if Templot runs ok with Vista then it's problem solved Hi Brian, The full topic is here: topic 173 My problem is that I don't have a copy of Vista, so I'm advising blind. I don't know of any reason why Templot shouldn't work on Vista, and there are numerous reports saying Templot is working fine on Vista. But also a few saying there were problems, although no coherent specifics. If you are buying a new computer with Vista, and just follow through the usual Templot install without trying to change anything, I'm confident that all will be fine. Templot is a single executable file which keeps itself to itself. If you have problems with that, I shudder to think what problems you will have with a typical Windows program which scatters multiple files all over the drive. regards, Martin. posted: 25 Apr 2008 03:58 from: Brian ...
... designed for. Don't rely on those various techies doing conversions for you. John from 33820 St Ciers sur Gironde posted: 6 Dec 2020 19:15 from: Rob Manchester Hi Roy, I agree with John, If you are a seasoned user of alternate operating systems or other brands of desktop machines you would be able to work round issues like your current one. It sounds like you are making a lot of extra work and hassle for yourself by using a Mac. I considered ditching Windows and using Templot( and my few other Windows apps) on Linux based systems but decided to just stick with what I knew and what worked for me. Haing just turned 60 keeping things simple where possible is a great idea. I hope somebody comes to your rescue with your current problem. Rob posted: 6 Dec 2020 19:36 from: Martin Wynne roythebus wrote: Well, I've just tried to open Templot on my mac which managed to update itself yet again and guess what, Templot won't open on it. I have Crossover installed with the ...
153. Saunderton
... topic: 3655 Saunderton posted: 2 May 2020 22:44 from: David Gwynne With some swearing, some frustration but with the software sort of clicking with me a few times, my first effort attached. Any feedback gratefully received. In particular, I struggled to join two of the turnouts together with a plain piece of track (just above the diamond). Suspect I may also need to learn how to transition between pieces better. Not sure if it's possible to exactly follow the lines on the 6" maps but I've tried to keep as close as possible. David Attachment: attach_3021_3655_Saunderton_v5.mec box 86 posted: 3 May 2020 08:17 from: Martin Wynne David Gwynne wrote: Not sure if it's possible to exactly follow the lines on the 6" maps but I've tried to keep as close as possible. Hi David, The 6" maps are generally too small to use for model track planning. The smallest maps which can be used tend to be the 25" maps (1 :2500). Saunderton station opened in 1901 ...
154. Templot Crash
... the next Pug. If the cpu is overheating when preparing to print, as you suggest, that very likely results from using an unnecessarily high printer quality/resolution, such as a photo print setting. Using the photo quality resolution for generated computer graphics is not recommended. 300 or 600 dpi is fine for track templates and other similar drawings and graphics. regards, Martin. posted: 18 Mar 2011 21:51 from: Rob Manchester Hello Martin, Thanks for the reply and the points you make. I have very few items in the storage box. I haven't got into the full swing of Templot and most sessions are therefore short and consist of maybe pegging a few templates together and printing them. Maybe when I get to design Borough Market Junction or the approaches to Manchester London Road I may tax the program a little more. I am thinking of a new PC soon with Windows 7 so probably won't reload the program unless I get further errors. Unlike most software I use on a daily basis Templot only gets run on this one system ...
... saved me printing out many pages that weren't quite as I wished. Regards Tony. posted: 18 Sep 2019 21:39 from: Martin Wynne Well you live and learn. New scruff release 2.23.s below. Replaced by full version update 2.23.d: topic 3506 I intentionally avoided using a metafile for the preview, expecting to see problems from rounding effects and breakover. But in view of the poor quality zooming of the preview bitmaps I thought it would be worth at least trying metafiles instead. RESULT! Big improvement with only a few tiny rounding effects. In fact much better than would have been possible with any resampling of a bitmap: metafile: 2_181618_570000000.png bitmap: 2_181618_580000001.png I have added an option tickbox as shown, on by default. The metafile option doesn't work if including background maps and picture shapes in the print, so in that case it reverts to a bitmap. But it does work for sketchboard items in the print, except any items which are large bitmap images. cheers, Martin. posted: 18 Sep 2019 22:36 from: ...
156. Soldering Steel Rail
... rust coloured! If you have to build in-situ, after construction clean track with well soaked cotton wool balls wetter with meths. Or as suggested elsewhere use Carrs 179 solder in a syringe which does not need cleaning afterwards, resin based flux. One syringe (though expensive) goes a long long way and allows you to put the precise amount of solder exactly where you want it.... Steve posted: 24 Feb 2011 08:10 from: Jim Guthrie I've been using a paste flux for the past few years for soldering and, to date, residue has never left any oxidisation. I did a particular test on a brass coach underframe about ten years ago, leaving a lot of flux residue on the metal, and that has shown no sign of any oxidisation in all that time. I built a good few yards of PCB sleepered N scale track using it and nothing untoward has shown up in the past two years. I have to admit that I haven't tried the flux on steel but I might dig out a couple ...
... to, and including the largest zoom factors, it is only when I have the large file version of background on the workpad does the problem occur. Please note, if I use smaller background files, these do not seem to give rise to the problem, which suggests that there may be a file size limitation for background images which allows zooming very close in. When the crash occurs, the screen goes totally black for several seconds, then a blue screen appears with a message on, this blue screen lasts for a few seconds only (not really enough time to read it all), then the system goes into reset/restart mode and fires up the O S again thus having to start from scratch. Needless to say, any work since the last save in Templot has been lost, and it's driving me cracker's. I have managed to catch a photo of the blue screen with my digital camera which I had standing bye just in case. This blue screen is suggesting that something goes wrong with the nv4_disp file which I believe, ...
... chosen cheap and cheerful solution to having a Mac and wanting Templot. However, it has been a lot more stable. Firstly, let me say that the changes are wonderful! Secondly, the ability to click on a template and then select an action via a letter on the keyboard, e.g. G for group select, really speeds things up. I haven't tried them all, but the new things I have tried, and which do all I want are such things as: Taking a plan into Sketchup and putting a few blobs on it here and there. Exporting a file to PDF. Exporting a selection to a graphics file, e ..g. ping- you can do this based on all templates, the background area, or draw a rectangle. Great stuff... But best of all (as far as my needs were concerned) are the ability to change crossing vees and ks by steps of 0.01 using a mouse option. This means you can have two plain templates on differing curves, notch their intersection, and start to ...
... be careful to click "Logout" when you have finished. regards, Martin. posted: 1 Nov 2008 16:02 from: Brian Lewis Hi Martin, Comments inserted below. Regards Brian Lewis Martin Wynne wrote: You don't have to remember it -- your browser will do that for you. It really is time you, Keith N and others stopped peddling this fallacy. With today's activity, is is a wise precaution to 'wash' your data with one or other forms of spyware- CCleaner or similar, every few days. As soon as you do this, all retained passwords, cookies, etc. saved in Thunderbird are removed. If you are using Firefox or Internet Explorer it is very simple. As soon as you type the first B of your user ID in the box, a list of your user IDs will drop down. You then click on "Brian Lewis" and Firefox will fill in your password for you. Then you simply click "Login" and you are set for 5 years hassle-free access to ...
... 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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