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21. Changes in 218d
... 4. I have created a new top menu (we haven't had one of those for ages) called utils. I have moved there the utility functions from the tools menu -- the ruler, dummy vehicle, metric calculator, etc. In a future update I want to split the spacing-ring and dummy vehicle into separate functions. This leaves the tools menu shortened to a more sensible length, and logically concerned only with track design. Martin. Martin, Good that you have shortened the tools menu but should the adjacent track centres menu option still be in it? Most of the other tool actually create something which is what a tool is for. The track centres doesn't, it just changes a setting for the next tool to use. Rob posted: 9 Feb 2018 20:28 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: Good that you have shortened the tools menu but should the adjacent track centres menu option still be in it? Most of the other tool actually create something which is what a tool is for. The track centres ...
... PCB strip) is attached, by means of bent brass pins which pivot in the the tiebar and are soldered to the switch rails. The chairs are standard plain track chairs made by a member of the 3mm Society for members; they are fairly robust. The Society now has finer detail chairs which are possibly not as strong, but in tests I've done of them I think they're fine for this purpose. Nigel Edit: would add that the switches are longer than prototype, as you'd expect. The heel chairs and the adjacent chair are carved a bit to make sure they sit correctly side by side. posted: 16 Feb 2019 00:05 from: Rob Manchester Martin Wynne wrote: Here's a pic of a GWR loose-heel switch rail, as a single catch* point. 2_151216_430000000.jpg *please don't anyone say it's a trap point. We've been through that a dozen times. It's functioning as a trap, but the physical object is called a catch point. Many different track formations can function as a trap. Martin. Hi Martin ...
23. Single slips
... the image, I have arranged the lower yellow main running line to be in position as your original templates in the box file you posted, with the datum of the running line, at the far left-hand side of the main road of the LHS diamond. This track is then adjusted using F6, to align it at the end (the straight line at the back of the arrow head) of the first radius of your transition curved track which goes off to the right, and upwards. I then set the adjacent track centres to give a 7ft way, which is more or less what you originally had. I then made an adjacent parallel track (the upper yellow track) which represents the other main running line with a 7ft way. Please note, that I have used constant radius curves for this illustration as it is quicker and easier to do. Now you will note, that on the left-hand side of the image, the alignment with your original is reasonable good for both upper and lower tracks. However, at ...
... topic: 3418 Adjacent Track Centers Default posted: 17 Apr 2019 06:10 from: Andrew Barrowman Is there a way to set default or preset values for MS and TS double track spacing? I'm getting into a bit of a pickle because they seem to revert to values I don't want posted: 17 Apr 2019 13:07 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: Is there a way to set default or preset values for MS and TS double track spacing? I'm getting into a bit of a pickle because they seem to revert to values I don't want Hi Andy, There are two approaches to this. 1. the default settings for adjacent track centres are part of the gauge/scale settings. You can create a custom setting with your required settings: 2_170823_430000000.png There are 4 custom slots located at the bottom of the list, so you can have 4 different settings in them if needed. 2. the track centre spacings are template-specific. So an easy way to retain some settings for future use is to store a template ...
... little knowledge is dangerous one good evening getting somewhere and then i try to do to much in one go all part of learning i suppose. posted: 26 Sep 2014 17:47 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Simon, I have had a go at your track plan and laid out as near as one can to the planned roads. See attached box file. However, your plan is somewhat distorted due to the original angle that the photo was taken, so had to make the best assumptions. I have kept your original adjacent track spacing the same as you had started, at 44.67mm, but I would have been inclined to increase this to 50mm, since some of the curves are approaching minimum radius. However, this would have needed changes to the side banking at the lower far left of the plan, in order to get the tracks in. It is already very tight there anyway, so you may need to modify those banks. I have tried to maintain all the turnouts to a 1:6 crossing angle, but have had to ...
... me from attending, otherwise I would have been delighted to finally meet you. All the best, Brian. Image. 1. The New (Latest) MXP Peg Position. 1853_011542_010000000.png Image. 2. The Old MXP Peg Position. 1853_011538_590000000.png Image. 3. The New (Latest) TXP Peg Position. 1853_011536_300000000.png Image. 4. The Old TXP Peg Position. 1853_011534_270000000.png posted: 1 Oct 2014 21:14 from: Martin Wynne Hi Brian, The TXP and MXP peg positions are determined by the current settings for the adjacent track spacings (they are at the "half-way" positions for crossovers). The track spacings are template-specific and can be set individually for any template. The TXP and MXP positions are therefore similarly template-specific. To change them, transfer the template to the control, and then do tools> adjacent track centres... menu item. You can set the TS and MS sides independently. Full details of all the pre-set peg positions are at: http://templot.com/ ...
... a 'J' chair is used for, please? It's not one I've seen before. Thanks Derek posted: 12 Sep 2020 21:58 from: Rob Manchester Hi Derek, 'J' is for joint. Rob posted: 12 Sep 2020 22:15 from: Martin Wynne DerekStuart wrote: Can I ask what a 'J' chair is used for, please? It's not one I've seen before. Hi Derek, "S1J" chairs are joint chairs. They have a wider base than ordinary S1 chairs, for use adjacent to rail joints. The rail is supported on the wider base as close to the joint as possible. The jaws are the same size as ordinary S1 chairs, so that the fishplates still fit between them. If you look closely in the NERA 1926 SRE book, you will see that S1J chairs are shown adjacent to the rail joints within some turnouts and other formations, and included in the parts lists. S1J also used at the ends of 60ft track panels in some cases. S1J chair drawing in the NERA book ...
... topic: 1370 Advice on timbering for crossovers in straight parallel roads posted: 15 Feb 2011 00:13 from: Brian Nicholls Hi all, Would one of you kind experts please advise me on timbering for crossovers in adjacent straight parallel tracks as shown in the attached BOX file. I cannot make up my mind if the timbers around the two crossing rails areas, of each crossover, should go right across to, and including, each of the main road sides of the of each of the crossovers (only across two straight roads, not all four I might add). Also if anyone has a photo showing such timbering of this type of formation, that would be very appreciated. At this time I am only interested in the crossovers situated in the four track roads at slightly the right of centre and towards the top of the box file, all other formations are not yet quite ready for finishing, but if anything in other areas is seen to glaringly wrong, I would appreciative your advice. As a point of interest, the proto ...
... exactly match the real thing but I haven't checked the dimensions of these shapes to confirm that I entered the details exactly (although I again believe that I did). We're only talking of a few mm difference over the 7ft baseboard span. I can live with this as it isn't that critical and it is on the right side- the print out is slightly smaller than the baseboards. The area where I'm having most difficulty is with joining the single sheets together and getting the alignment correct. I'm trimming the margin of two adjacent sides with a guilotine and then overlaying each sheet as accurately as I can over the margin of the adjacent sheet(s) so that the borders align. The sheets are secured together with invisible tape. That's where my problem arises. The alignment isn't always 100%. Some is no doubt down to slight discrepancies in the overlaying but I don't think it all is. I find that one pair of overlays is accurately aligned but the next row isn't. My questions therefore are: Is the printer not accurate enough? ...
... topic: 1835 Adjacent Track Centres posted: 18 Feb 2012 18:14 from: dessire_luvals Hi Folks, Can anyone point me at or offer any guidance as to appropriate measurement for track centres versus radius of a curve? I saw Martin's little video for proving the overhang of a carriage but don't think I've come across any easy to consume data. BTW I'm working in EM Gauge with minimum radius on my running lines of about 48". Thanks Russell Last edited on 18 Feb 2012 19:22 by dessire_luvals posted: 18 Feb 2012 23:38 from: Dellboy dessire_luvals wrote: Can anyone point me at or offer any guidance as to appropriate measurement for track centres versus radius of a curve? I saw Martin's little video for proving the overhang of a carriage but don't think I've come across any easy to consume data. BTW I'm working in EM Gauge with minimum radius on my running lines of about 48". Thanks Russell Russell I've taken the liberty of e-mailing you an excel calculation sheet which should answer your needs. posted: ...
... case of multiple partial templates. I did a quick search for outside slips but didn't see any reference to any tutorial or video so far but I'm guessing that the only difference between an inside and outside slip are their extra V crossings. Oh and that their noses must be on a timber which I presume must dictate what radii are possible. It will make for an interesting winter project. I had used your roll vehicles check for centres but I had missed the bit about being able to set and adjust another one on an adjacent track without the track being there. As with all powerful programs there is just so much that can be done but it does require a lot of time and effort to get on top of it all. I am really enjoying using it and look forward to mastering another area (I hope!). Thanks again Fraser posted: 16 Oct 2016 08:53 from: Martin Wynne FraserSmith wrote: All I need now is to get to grips with outside slips. I assume that it's a case of multiple partial templates ...
... topic: 2857 Diamond crossing (rail height in the centre) posted: 9 Mar 2016 17:56 from: DerekStuart I wonder if anyone can shed some light on this or suggest how to remedy it, please.I have started my first diamond. I have given the stock rail a nice, gentle curve as per NER design (8ft radius. I am using Exactoscale functional chairs on ply. As a result of the 1:20 rail incline the centre of the curve is lower than the adjacent 'point rail' (even with the gentle tapering as specified in the NER diagram). Because the inner part of the tread (larger dia.) is already on a raised point rail, by the time it reaches the apex of the curve, the outer part of the tread (smaller dia.) is floating ready to drop down. I have of course made sure that the rail is supported at this point. The drop in height is just as a result of the rail being tilted at this point. My question is- as ...
... topic: 1101 I've found a spare sleeper posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:37 from: Richard Spratt I've found a spare sleeper. Originally it was appearing in the middle of a formation, but I've found it is actually attached somehow to an adjacent track: 68_110636_410000000.png How did it get there? And how do I get rid of it? Attachment: posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:54 from: Jim Guthrie Richard Spratt wrote: I've found a spare sleeper. Originally it was appearing in the middle of a formation, but I've found it is actually attached somehow to an adjacent track: 68_110636_410000000.png How did it get there? And how do I get rid of it? Richard, Might have got there with inadvertantly adding a bonus timber in timber shoving then shortening the main part of the template. You could try calling up timber shoving and getting rid of the oddball sleeper. Jim. Last edited on 11 Apr 2010 11:54 by Jim Guthrie posted: 11 Apr 2010 12:30 from: Richard Spratt Jim Guthrie wrote: ...
... blacks and rich colours) when using other programmes on my computer...but, not with Templot it seems! I`ve set the printer to 'best' 'highest dpi' and followed the Templot instructions on setting-up and calibrating the printer: the printing, measuring and proofing process. The problem is, that the framed-page to measure (which has the loco in the middle), only has one or two very-very-faint lines forming part of the frame (normally just two of the adjacent frame sides), and the other two are not sufficiently visible enough to measure and calibrate. I`ve done the obvious things to try: 'nozzle cleaning' prints, checked for correct drivers and even a printer re-installation...but the Templot prints are all faint, whereas printing something from e.g 'M.S Word' renders prints in dark grey/black/deep-colours as expected. The loco in the calibration page`s centre seems to render in very-very-light grey and I (thought) ...
... : Tim Lee That's a great picture come what may and going straight in my folder.... I found this one, which to me also suggests that the rodding doesn't link directly to the stretched bars, though one would need a higher res image to be certain? Tim2999_210431_140000000.jpg What I think I am seeing is what I assume is a rod link to the ground signal from the front of the switch blade.... then the front stretcher bar, and then the actuation rod coming in to the switch blade adjacent to the front stretcher bar? posted: 21 Oct 2017 09:46 from: Tim Lee 2999_210448_430000000.jpg Here is another example which also appears to have the rodding unconnected with the stretcher bars2999_210446_190000000.jpg Last edited on 21 Oct 2017 09:48 by Tim Lee posted: 21 Oct 2017 10:17 from: Ariels Girdle I tend to agree. You seem to be opening up a real can of worms here. posted: 21 Oct 2017 11:26 from: John Palmer The purpose of detection is to prove that a point ...
... more complicated issues in play there (like why was a Postman driving a train wrong line for 200 yards?) Some of the consequences of this thinking are utterly bizarre. To take one example (which provides the rare exception of a trap in a passenger line). On the Down Middle at Exeter West, a trap point was provided with a zero overlap in rear of the Home signal. As you say, the requirement before accepting a train was to close the trap and lock the FPL. However, on the adjacent Down Main, no such trap was provided- the "protection" of the adjacent running lines being by mean of three detonators worked from lever 110!!! (I should of course, say "is" rather than "was" in the sense that Exeter west Signal Box still exists- at the Crewe Heritage Centre) Best wishes, posted: 28 Feb 2015 12:05 from: D Foster Glad you liked it :-) The 440yards with a Trap Point- where the road did not have to ...
... This is my assumption, based on the possible requirement for staff to need access to couplings and hoses when joining/separating vehicles. Is my assumption correct? Hi Godders, I think it is a reasonable working assumption for terminal stations and and junctions, although each case would need the actual drawings to be sure. If the platforms already exist there is the 9ft rule for special cases. I'm fairly sure someone will be able to provide instances of situations where staff need to go between vehicles even with only 6ft way to the adjacent track, especially where it is not a running line. For an ordinary passing station where trains are not normally split I think the usual 6ft way would apply. Bear in mind though that this is a minimum, there is no rule that it can't be wider. There is no mention on the official structure gauge drawing that the presence of the platform modifies the 6ft dimension: 2_040252_350000000.png 2_040306_490000000.png The above diagram is available full-size in the Image Gallery: gallery/2 /original/2_040252_350000001.gif regards, Martin. posted ...
... of the turnout geometry, but have concluded that there must be some simple parameter that I have missed — possibly in the custom template dialogues, and this screws up the correct creation of the regular crossing — and maybe other configurations of turnout and crossing templates yet to be encountered. Can anyone help point out what I am missing? I have attached a box file showing the problem. regards Keith Johnson Attachment: attach_2102_2669_7mm_Broad_Gauge.b ox 234 posted: 5 Apr 2015 10:14 from: Alan Turner Widen the track centres using Geometry/Adjacent Track Centres. regards Alan posted: 5 Apr 2015 10:40 from: keithj15 Hi Alan, This was my first thought too, being that it was easy, and during the setting up of the custom settings Templot "suggested" adjacent widths in excess of 113mm. Unfortunately this is one of those compromises that are not acceptable by the modellers as they are trying to stay true to the original plans, which have a 6ft way, as St Ives was the last broad gauge station to be completed, but still ...
... it out today but can't as my Parallels is Vers 7 and won't now work with my Yosemite on my Mac. I'd have to upgrade for £35, so will have to leave it. I'm quite happy working on XP anyway. I'll get back to you on the other bits tomorrow/Tuesday. posted: 16 Dec 2015 13:48 from: Gordon S Hi Martin. Well the inevitable has happened. 7-14 days ago I was working on an earlier version of my layout plan and printed off templates and adjacent track for two turnouts. These were taped to ply and the trackbed was duly cut. Roll forward a few days and I did some work on that particular area of the layout and changed a few things around the turnouts and their positions. Ultimately that didn't work so I decided to stay with the original track bed components. I have one copy of the templates taped to ply, but would like to print new copies to build the trackwork. Of course it's now occurred to me that I have no real idea which ...
40. Printing Error
... topic: 1333 Printing Error posted: 10 Jan 2011 16:26 from: BeamEnds Hi all, when printing out the points on the 7. Headshunt (just these points), on landscape A4 paper (three sheets instead of five in portrait) from Small Soddingham (file is in the 'Share And Show' thread) the long timbers that extend under the adjacent road are truncated on at the edge of the paper. It could be just my set-up, and it's not the end of the world, but I thought it might be worth mentioning. Cheers Richard posted: 10 Jan 2011 16:44 from: Martin Wynne BeamEnds wrote: when printing out the points on the 7. Headshunt (just these points), on landscape A4 paper (three sheets instead of five in portrait) from Small Soddingham (file is in the 'Share And Show' thread) the long timbers that extend under the adjacent road are truncated on at the edge of the paper. Hi Richard, In calculating which pages to print, Templot takes ...
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