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... topic: 713 Regular and generic V-crossings posted: 26 Jan 2009 16:41 from: richard_t On an interesting thread on RMweb, Camberhurst (P4)- 10800's proposed home layout, you've written: For diamonds and slips converting to CLM is all you need to do to match P4 Track Co designs. However, for turnouts it's more important also to change from a regular type V-crossing to a generic type (template> V-crossing options... menu item), as that does make a noticeable difference to the lead length. But only for sizes up to the natural sizes -- A7, B8, C10, etc. Stay with the regular type crossing where the angle is flatter than natural for the switch -- A8, B9, B10, C11, etc. Is this a general thing or just for P4 Track Co designs? (I'm planning some BS110 curved turnouts which are CLM based.) Richard.(Having just found references to BS116A flat bottom rail!) posted: 26 Jan 2009 ...
... mentions 3mm, but that seems excessive. Thanks, Arthur posted: 12 Aug 2013 12:25 from: Martin Wynne LSWRArt wrote: What point blade movement should you allow for in 0 gauge? Hi Arthur, The prototype movement is 4.25 inches at the tip, which scales to 2.5mm in 7mm scale. You should not use less than this, and you may need a bit more to ensure a 1.5mm flangeway clearance for 0-MF all along the back of the open switch blade. On the prototype it is very important that wheels don't contact the back of the open blade*. On a model it is not so important, but it will still cause rough running through the switch. *see the report into the Grayrigg accident in 2007: http://www.raib.gov.uk/cms_resources/081023_R202008_Grayrigg_v5.pdf regards, Martin. posted: 12 Aug 2013 13:59 from: gsmorris LSWRArt wrote: What point blade movement should you allow for in 0 gauge? I am working to 0-MF with 31.75mm track gauge (31.5mm+ 0.25mm gauge widening ...
... Jan 2012 12:59 from: Alan McMillan Martin Wynne wrote: Unfortunately you omitted to add the check rails for the middle crossing. Martin. Oops! Much embarrassment. Thanks for pointing it out Martin...and thanks for showing a better way of doing the middle crossing. My way did seem to work, but as you say, it's messier. Regards Alan posted: 16 Jan 2012 15:40 from: r_wilton Hi Martin/Alan. Many thanks for your valued assistance. Just need to work out how to import it back into my layout (sorted) and build it. Regards Ray. Last edited on 16 Jan 2012 16:35 by r_wilton posted: 16 Jan 2012 19:04 from: Rob Manchester Hi Ray, I watch the tandem topic with interest as I may like to include one in my latest layout design( in which case thanks to Martin and Alan for helping out). Have you figured out the best way to actually build a tandem yet( which bit first)? Iain Rice reckons on having two ...
... wrong? Regards, Stuart Attachment: attach_1370_1847_sketch_doublejunc tion6.sk9 192 posted: 26 Feb 2012 13:30 from: Martin Wynne stuart1600 wrote: Is this a flaw or am I doing something wrong? Hi Stuart, It's by design. Diagram-mode output fills colour between the stock rails. If one or both stock rails are missing, it can't. Before using TDV it's a good idea to read the change log: topic 1511- message 9413 from which: output in diagram mode -- solid colour infill between stock rail edges Important: not available for partial templates if stock rails omitted -- temporarily lay plain track templates across complex formations to create diagram-mode output. If you do need partial templates to show on the sketchboard you must change to detail-mode output instead. On the sketchboard control panel click the trackplan tab, untick the in diagram mode tickbox and then click the update now button. regards, Martin. posted: 26 Feb 2012 15:21 from: stuart1600 Martin, Thanks as ever for your rapid response, and apologies ...
165. Pug version 091c
... 091c is available if you would like to try it: Click to Download Hello, I am starting to work my way through Templot 0.74b using the Templot Companion as a guide. However I have become aware of two things. Firstly every section of the Templot Companion has a line at the end saying "more notes here soon" and most are dated somewhere between Sep 2005 and April 2007. Secondly the latest version 091c was released 07.02.2008 which makes it very nearly 2 years in use, and there have been at least 2 important releases between 0.74b and 091c. My questions are:- 1. Is there a later version of the Templot Companion associated with 091c? and 2. Why have I been set to work on 0.74b when it was released in Oct 2001? I am sure there is a reason for all this I would just like to know what it is or have I somehow got off on the wrong track? All the best, ken posted: 20 Jan 2010 08:49 from: Martin Wynne Kenneth Beckett wrote I am sure ...
166. Ludgate Hill North
... : 1. enter a name 2. select a tiled map 3. specify the location. You can do that by pasting the URL from your browser. 4. click the load map button. regards, Martin. posted: 25 Sep 2017 21:57 from: JFS Martin Wynne wrote: You haven't been paying attention.... regards, Martin. Hello Martin, Maybe not for the first time... In truth, I have been following the development of the functionality- but overlooked the all-important detail about the map series! Now all we need is a photo or two to understand how on earth this formation all worked... I did a quick check and from the stops at Holborn Viaduct, to the far end of Ludgate Hill Train shed is 1350 feet (less than 20 feet in 4mm)... Rather less than the length of Moretonhampstead (1389ft.) ... Surely it must tempt someone Keep up the good work! Best wishes, Howard posted: 25 Sep 2017 22: ...
167. Turnout constuction
... from the straight stock rail or do you fix the Vee then gauge the straight stock rail from that? Hi Len, For a crossover such as this, I suggest working across from one side: 1. First stock rail, aligned accurately over the template. 2. First vee, gauged from the stock rail. 3. Second vee, gauged from the first vee. Take care to align the point rail accurately over the template, otherwise your double-track spacing will be wrong. However, accurate gauging is more important than exact track spacing. Use the metal gauge tools for gauging, and the track spacing can be set by eye from the template. 4. Second stock rail, gauged from the vee. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Aug 2009 19:31 from: Martin Wynne Paul Boyd wrote: OK- inserting an image from the gallery didn't work- try this: Hi Paul, Excellent pic. But it's showing in the Image Gallery. What didn't work? What message did you receive? How long did you ...
168. Welcome
... Droitwich as it looks like the aerials in the background? Hi Phil, Well spotted -- you have sharp eyes! Taken by me on a fine summer's day in the 1980s. Since then the yard in the foreground has been converted for station parking, and the coal depot on right has been closed and redeveloped. regards, Martin. posted: posted: 27 May 2010 13:59 from: johnglynjones Hi Martin, As a new user I feel the need to ask some damn fool questions. Firstly how do I import a rough sketch into Templot? johnglynjones posted: posted: 27 May 2010 19:14 from: Alan Turner johnglynjones wrote: Hi Martin, As a new user I feel the need to ask some damn fool questions. Firstly how do I import a rough sketch into Templot? johnglynjones Go here: http://www.templot.com/martweb/gs_bgshape.htm Alan Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Welcome about Templot ...
169. Background scans
... topic: 540 Background scans posted: 5 Sep 2008 15:22 from: JimH Hi, I'm in the process of designing a new layout based on Wolverhampton Low Level (assuming that this remained open and actually High Level was closed). I have large scale OS maps of the area at 1:2500 which I want to use as the background for the track layout. My problem is the scaled size of the background after importing it into Templot is incorrect. I scan it at a specific resolution (1200 dpi) and then save as a .bmp within the shapes folder within Templot. However, even after importing it and going through the dialogue box setting the correct resolution and 2500 in the scale box, the actual background image appears to be less than half the anticipated size? I entered the correct dimensions in Templot (twice) and still seem to be having the problem? Could anybody point me in the right direction please? posted: 5 Sep 2008 15:34 from: Martin Wynne Hi Jim, Welcome to Templot Club. ...
... I just need to get my head around the third slide chair onwards, plus the tie rod fixings and the method of fixing the chairs with keys whilst maintaining the gauge. posted: 22 Apr 2018 11:17 from: JFS Do people on here just use standard superglue to bond slide chairs to the stockrail? I notice a post advocating Loctite 435 adhesive for this but is this over the top? As the one who advocated 435, I ought to perhaps respond. Firstly, the switch area of model pointwork is vitally important- to spend 10 minutes at any "finescale" exhibition is to realise just how poor the hobby performs in this area- regardless of (or perhaps because of) the methods we use. In the real thing, the rail is secured in position using substantial bolts which we cannot replicate in model form- any weakness in the this area must result in the rail going under gauge- just at the exact place where it does the most damage. My particular method of track building required a "glued" method of ...
171. Videos available
... Another problem with adding sound is that it makes the file impossible, or at least very difficult, to edit at a future date to insert extra waits or callouts, remove hesitations and fumbles, or just generally modify or update. And I'm not convinced it would help. The idea is that you stop and start the video and replicate the functions of each step in Templot. A running commentary gets in the way of doing that. Also not everyone runs their computer with speakers connected or sound switched on, so it is important not to include any significant information as sound only. Others like to have their own choice of background music or internet radio while working. But the idea of an occasional beep or ping to highlight key moments is worth trying. Or perhaps that should be a steam whistle or diesel horn? Or maybe background sounds of ballast being shovelled, with a hammer striking a chair key at "key" moments? In the meantime, here is a background sound track for the videos. After several minutes of this you will be ...
172. New User
... drop down menu and move the pointer to the gauge and scale line, Another window will open up with a selection, move the pointer to 18.2 EM Left click. You may wish to change the timber lengths from the default 9 foot to 8, 6", to do this Left click the Real drop down menu and go down to Timbering and select 8'6" in the sub menu. Left click. Templot will faithfull copy the data from the your first template to your last with the default settings, so it is important to set them correctly at the start. For the purposes of this exercise Left click the Geometry button and select straight although this method will work just as well with curved track. In the ZOOM/PAD window at the top right of the screen left click the- button and the screen should zoom out one step. Left click the Real drop down menu at the top and go down to Timbering and left click the Square-on (to main road) option. The next trick is to extend the exit track ...
... -made, if you can scan one and post it here I will see if it's possible to create a reasonable match in Templot for it -- I did one for the SMP 00 plastic turnout a few days ago. But I can't possibly do the entire Marcway range, I don't have the time, sorry. cheers, Martin. posted: 5 Feb 2020 01:20 from: Andrew Barrowman Marcway list "Layout Planner Photoplans of O Gauge Range" on their website. Cost £11.95 I suppose they could be imported as background shapes in Templot and used to quickly generate "best match" turnout templates. posted: 5 Feb 2020 09:24 from: Hayfield madscientist wrote: The point is Martin, anyrsil or any other setback style system doesn't have marcway either The issue is how do you plan electronically using marcway. I dont intend to build the marcway track as I don't like them, but I have been asked to plan it with the ability to print proper templates. That's why I am using templot Dave As far as C ...
... on the rails, position of sleepers, and an experienced eye could be used to instal replacement track, but I find it hard to believe that the contractors and supervising engineers would not have used something to ensure that the track was laid with a reasonable degree of accuracy when it was first installed. I would suggest unlikely. They would simply work on the basis of 9 sleepers for each rail length. I think once you have done a couple the setting out of the sleepers would become second nature. After all the only important ones are next to the joint the rest are just evenly spaced out. Alan posted: 3 Jan 2013 12:09 from: Martin Wynne Alan Turner wrote: After all the only important ones are next to the joint the rest are just evenly spaced out. Hi Alan, Beyond the joint sleeper the next spacing is usually shorter than the average, and often the next spacing too. I think it unlikely that the p.w. departments would issue drawings showing these variable spacings, sometimes to 1/2 ", if ...
... -joins for a large printed template. You must set up the printer for banner or roll paper printing. Templot cannot make these settings for you.( Refer to your printer documentation. It will probably be necessary to click a button or tab marked OPTIONS or SETUP or PROPERTIES or FEATURES in the printer setup window to find the banner or roll paper settings. It may also be necessary to move a switch or lever on the printer itself when loading the banner paper.) Note that for Z-fold paper it is important that the paper size is set correctly. This paper is more commonly available in US Letter size (11in x 8.5in) than A4. Because of the effects of the printer calibration, and manufacturing tolerances on the paper size, it is unlikely that the printed page alignment marks will exactly coincide with the folds in Z-fold paper. This does not affect the accuracy of the printed templates. If you are using Z-fold computer listing paper as banner paper, you can prevent printing through the sprocket holes by adjusting ...
176. Out of one's depth
... topic: topic 378 regards, Martin. posted: 22 Mar 2008 13:55 from: Raymond Thanks for the replies so far. Martin, You make some good points (as usual) and I will certainly look at changing the B7's for something more appropriate. As to the gauge, I have been toying with moving to 31.2mm and I believe there will be some gauges available soon for those of us who were involved in the discussin on (I think) the 7mm group. Hiding the curves was and is an important scenic demand. I occurs to me that I have the opportunity to turn the fiddle yard into a marshalling yard the rest into a goods yard with the original idea of a conurbation of factories. Reagrds, Raymond posted: 22 Mar 2008 21:51 from: Nigel Brown Raymond wrote: Thanks for the replies so far. Martin, You make some good points (as usual) and I will certainly look at changing the B7's for something more appropriate. As to the gauge, I have been toying with moving to ...
... the sheet size and orientation, e.g. A1, or continuous plotter, before making the pdf, or does the person doing the printing decide the best/most economical way of doing it? When it is being printed, does the person printing need to calibrate the printer, or do I just accepted as it is (probably pretty accurate)? posted: 22 Dec 2020 13:41 from: stuart1600 I started a thread on this back in 2017; I'm sure the advice will still stand: topic 2983 The most important thing is to tell the printer to have his machine set to 100%- and if s/he argues go somewhere else!! posted: 22 Dec 2020 15:16 from: Martin Wynne Hi David, Welcome to Templot Club. Stuart's topic is at: topic 2983 I notice his recommended company has a branch in Penrith. A bit tied up to write a full reply to your questions at present, I will write more later. Martin. posted: 22 Dec 2020 16:52 from: David Beale ...
... A minute or two later) I find that I am the source for the drawing on the OldPWay site. http://oldpway.info/drawings/CalR_ilace_ctchpnt_12ft_1in10.pdf Jim. Attachment: attach_2241_401_CalTurnoutTrace-02.jpg 325 Last edited on 11 Mar 2016 13:53 by Jim Guthrie posted: 13 Mar 2016 21:52 from: mikewturner Hi Jim Thanks for the reply and file. I honestly missed the link to the drawing on old pway even though I've scoured the web for info. I will print it off tomorrow and then look to import it to Templot and design over it as suggested by Martin. As a matter of interest what radius are you using at the end of your checkrails? Regards and many thanks Mike posted: 13 Mar 2016 22:58 from: Jim Guthrie mikewturner wrote: As a matter of interest what radius are you using at the end of your checkrails? Mike, You've just reminded me that I haven't decided what radius to use. In the first turnouts I have made in 1:32 scale, I tried making them a ...
... .. this is fantastic. Now the head scratching starts (as no doubt it has done of many before me!) However I was encouraged by Chris Gough's efforts on Cadhay sidings... so perhaps there is hope. I note there is no switch anchor on the drawing? Regards Tim posted: 4 Feb 2016 17:04 from: Martin Wynne Tim Lee wrote: I note there is no switch anchor on the drawing? Hi Tim, Switch anchors are used to prevent the switch blade creeping forward. It's important that the tip is kept behind the set or joggle in the stock rail and can't creep in front of it. For the reason there is no switch anchor on the drawing, contact the Midland Railway drawing office... Anchors were not universal at this time. Early pointwork often looks quite flimsy compared to modern high-speed junctions. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Feb 2016 19:42 from: Martin Wynne Hi Tim, I have found this scan of Midland Railway stretcher bars. I don't know where ...
180. Help with printing
... topic: 535 Help with printing posted: 30 Aug 2008 22:49 from: pjhill I have just started to get to grips with this great software and have been mapping Plymouth Millbay in P4 quite successfully over an imported background plan. Albeit that using the software "clicked" about 2330 and I was going great guns until I got dragged off about 0230 in the morning by my grumpy better half! However I cannot print more than 2 pages at best regardless of what I do. I have reduced the resolution on the printer which just means I now get to the stop point faster and have tried printing straight to printer rather than spooling. It just sits there with the software not responding until I close it out which usually triggers the end "feed" from the printer and then nothing. I have read everything I can find in the archives but to no avail so grateful for any steers. The rig is a dual core Intel with 2GB RAM and top range graphics card running Vista ultimate and SP1. The printer is an Epson DX4850 ...
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