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... topic: 1355 My First Points posted: 30 Jan 2011 13:23 from: BeamEnds Ok so it's probably a bit of a yawn to many, but I'm dead chuffed. 262_300819_310000000.jpg 262_300820_250000000.jpg 262_300821_060000000.jpg I'm particularly pleased with the tie-bar- it's not wildly out of scale, and cost next to nothing. The ramblings of an idiot about building these points can be found at: Soddingham Track Cheers Richard Last edited on 30 Jan 2011 13:27 by BeamEnds posted: 30 Jan 2011 13:38 from: JFS Hello Richard, It looks very nice! I like the planing of the wing and checkrail ends. Just a couple of small concerns- are you sure that the check rails are long enough? I would have expected them to cover 5 sleepers rather than just three. Also, it looks like you have taken both the point and the splice rails to the point of the vee, whereas on the prototype, the blunt nose was formed entirely in the point rail as per this illustration from Martin... gallery/2 ...
... topic: 261 Soddingham-under-Piddle posted: 25 Nov 2007 02:00 from: BeamEnds Hi folks, attatched is product of a derranged mind. I wanted to model in 0, but not having space for a tail-chaser (without going through into next doors loft) and definately not wanting yet another MPD I came up with this. There's no way I'd ever have been able to contemplate anything like this without Templot- cheers Martin. The "rationale" (if that's the word!) is at http://home.btconnect.com/soddingham Critiques welcome (I bet Martin spots the major deliberate mistake first), as are drawings of 1980's vintage colour light signals. I know the shoving of timbers isn't finished yet, and the points are a mish-mash, but that will be sorted out. Soon. Honest. Cheers Richard Attachment: attach_160_261_mylayout16.box 433 posted: 25 Nov 2007 02:23 from: BeamEnds Attatched is the bgs file which shows the hidden bits and the rather odd baseboard shape. Cheers Richard Attachment: ...
3. Cutting Rail
... topic: 341 Cutting Rail posted: 19 Feb 2008 23:58 from: BeamEnds Getting desperately short of excuses I'm really going to have to start building track soon. But first, a question: In 0 gauge, with a 6ft radius curve and sleepers securely fixed will cutting a rail to make an isolation gap cause the rail to kink (not the act of cutting it itself), or will it stay put well enough? Cheers Richard Last edited on 19 Feb 2008 23:59 by BeamEnds posted: 20 Feb 2008 02:06 from: Jim Guthrie BeamEnds wrote: Getting desperately short of excuses I'm really going to have to start building track soon. But first, a question: In 0 gauge, with a 6ft radius curve and sleepers securely fixed will cutting a rail to make an isolation gap cause the rail to kink (not the act of cutting it itself), or will it stay put well enough? Cheers Richard Richard, I try to pre-bend 7mm scale rail to the curve required before laying so that ...
4. Track Gauges
... topic: 455 Track Gauges posted: 12 Jun 2008 13:16 from: BeamEnds Hi All, does anyone know a source of 0-FS track gauges? Results from google are somewhat confusing as to exactly what is being offered! Cheers Richard posted: 12 Jun 2008 19:08 from: Brian Lewis BeamEnds wrote: Does anyone know a source of 0-FS track gauges? Results from google are somewhat confusing as to exactly what is being offered! If 0-FS is normal finescale 32mm Richard, then C+ L sell them. We also sell the finer scale alternative- 0-XF- 31.0mm. There is another scale 0-SF, which is 31.2mm. I know of nobody who sells them, (although there well may be), and we have no plans to produce such a gauge. Regards Brian Lewis Carrs-- C+ L Finescale. posted: 12 Jun 2008 20:32 from: BeamEnds Brian Lewis wrote: BeamEnds wrote: Does anyone know a source of 0-FS track gauges? ...
... , but declined his kind offer. Very politely, I'm sure... regards, Martin. posted: 26 Oct 2007 20:57 from: Martin Wynne Is our glass half-full or half-empty? Things sure change fast nowadays, don't they? From doom and gloom a week ago, railway modelling is now the trendiest of hobbies: Guardian Mail Just now looking up the advertising rates for Templot in "Hello!" magazine... Martin. posted: 5 Nov 2007 04:22 from: BeamEnds For what it's worth, here's a viewpoint from a recent "returner" to the hobby after a gap of about 25 years. Firstly, having decided that getting back into trains was the thing to do, I had to decide what gauge I was going to use. I'd had extensive 00 and N layouts in the past, but always had a hankering for 0. The trouble with 0 was I'd have to make everything- but after some thought I concluded that that was what I actually realy wanted to do, ...
... Richard Spratt wrote: Can Templot become the hub of the virtual model railway planning software Martin? Hi Richard, Well you can already use 3D DXFs from Templot in 3rd PlanIt. Here's some Templot track imported into 3rd PlanIt. With a bit of fiddling about with the DXF export you can get 3rd PlanIt trains to run along these tracks: fremington_3d5.png Here's a bit of screen capture video showing this track plan: pre_gallery/fremington_north.exe The original topic is: topic 117 regards, Martin. 28 Nov 2010 16:46 from: BeamEnds I can see where you are coming from on this, but I think it may be a little early to declare the desk-top computer dead. While I agree that many computer users do little more than listen to music, watch video or update an uncaring world on Little Johnny's ability to use a potty, there are many, many people using desk-tops for more 'serious' applications- in my case music recording& mixing. Others are into video, animation, photo-processing, and even just good ...
... topic: 1266 Soddingham-Under-Piddle 2- The Sequel posted: 7 Oct 2010 12:34 from: BeamEnds Hi all, here's the lastest version of Soddingham-Under-Piddle- it's now shrunk to a 11' x 2' plank. It started out as a serious go at modelling Mells Road (between Frome and Radstock) circa 1980, but, well, you know.... So now it's entirely fictional, but the same general area and period. The sidings are the font of the layout. Because I like signals, the four roads at the back are infact four single line branch lines. The two rearmost ones will disappear into bridges/tunnels so things can be hidden there temporarily, the other two branches just disappear into the wall, also through bridge/tunnel mouths. There will be a platform against the road between the two rearmost branches, with a signal box above (because I fancy doing all the point rodding) as the layout is cut into the side of a hill for some reason ...
... Hi Stuart Yes, but you will have to use WINE, have a look through the archives, more info there. hth Tom posted: 6 Apr 2008 15:36 from: Martin Wynne Stuart Mitchell wrote: I'm getting very sick of Windows and have been playing with Linux. Can I run Templot on Linux?? Hi Stuart, Everything you need to know, kindly compiled by Adrian Cherry: http://www.templot.com/info/templot_on_linux.htm regards, Martin. posted: 6 Apr 2008 20:39 from: BeamEnds I've had Templot running under Wine before, but not with the latest Pug release. I've just done as described in the instructions (I just ran the templot exe before), and it gets as far as painting the purple banner on the into window before dying horribly with an exception. Has anyone got the latest pug running under Ubuntu Fiesty (7.04)? Cheers Richard posted: 7 Apr 2008 04:16 from: Adrian BeamEnds wrote: Has anyone got the latest pug running under Ubuntu Fiesty (7.04)? ...
... angle here. Martin, Thanks for the tip- I never realized that a V-Crossing could be defined by the angle in degrees. Thanks also for the PECO templates. Glen posted: 7 Jan 2010 09:10 from: mike_raybould Further to the above has anyone drawn up templates for Streamline 'N' gauge points? I've offered (or been offered) to help with the club's new 'N' Gauge layout and they don't fancy making their own track. regards Mike posted: 5 Oct 2010 00:00 from: BeamEnds Groan. Sorry to bump this topic up. After life's little roller-coaster ride into unemployment and full-time caring over the last couple of years I got to a point where I really do need to build a layout for the rolling stock I've made. Circumstances decree that Soddingham-under-Piddle is going to have to shrink somewhat into an 11' x 2 plank. As I need to keep an eye on the pennies and actually have some time to make things, can I ask if, in addition ...
... piece of software for the money. But now we have Google Sketchup, which is free. See: topic 174 topic 212 I've downloaded and installed it, but not yet really got into it, so maybe others can advise further. There is a massive online resource of 3D objects to use in your Sketchup designs. However, I also have the Cadrail demo, and I will have a look at what's going on in the DXF import there. regards, Martin. posted: 2 Feb 2008 23:02 from: BeamEnds I have had quite a good play with SketchUp- and it is really quit amazing! I imported the Templot DXF and added baseboards and the room (loft) including roof supposts and the hidden bits at the ends of the roads within 2 hours! You can add buildings etc to your hearts content, the only real limit is how far you want to go. I did try to up-load it here, but the file is too big- if Martin could make a bit of room I'm more than happy ...
11. glueing track
... on the box....) posted: 24 Dec 2011 23:22 from: Pete Williams Hi Howard I must admit that I laid the track on a spread bead of silicone then spray painted the track before ballasting so having the track secured by silicone sealant had no effect at all, the ballasting was by using dilute PVA with a dash of washing up liquid applied with a pipette Best wishes Pete Last edited on 24 Dec 2011 23:23 by Pete Williams posted: 26 Dec 2011 11:54 from: BeamEnds For sticking the track down, only where necessary, I've experimented with Evostick, making points glued to the template which can then easily be removed before placement. Final positioning on the layout will use pilot holes and removable guide pins through the sleepers (as per Martin's suggestion somewhere on the site) with a dab of glue if required. Alterations are easy and damage-free. This works for O gauge, back in my OO and N days I'm afraid I just used track pins with the heads hidden under ballast. ...
... topic: 233 Hand Point Sleepers posted: 12 Nov 2007 01:46 from: BeamEnds Hi All, does anyone know if there is a standard length for the the two sleepers that have the point lever attached (early 80's BR)? Cheers Richard posted: 12 Nov 2007 02:27 from: Martin Wynne BeamEnds wrote: does anyone know if there is a standard length for the the two sleepers that have the point lever attached (early 80's BR)? Hi Richard, For GWR and BR(W) David Smith's book says the lever handle should be 5ft from the gauge face of the rail, to suit the standard connecting rod. No specific information about the length of the timbers, but I guess that would make them about 13ft. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Nov 2007 04:02 from: BeamEnds Thanks for that Martin. Another little question.... When nudging sleepers, is there a maximum distance apart they should be- the particular quandry I have is the point at which the point sleepers give ...
... topic: 459 Gauge tools for track building posted: 18 Jun 2008 16:51 from: BeamEnds Another question.... I have obtained an 0 track gauge that has both the running and check rail positions cut as slots in round bar, rather that the check rail being butted up against a rib as in the gauges mentioned so far. This seems to have the advantage of being able to hold all 4 rails at a time, but I'm thinking there could be problems with the Vee's- or am I getting over worried? Cheers Richard posted: 18 Jun 2008 16:52 from: Martin Wynne BeamEnds wrote: Another question.... I have obtained an 0 track gauge that has both the running and check rail positions cut as slots in round bar, rather that the check rail being butted up against a rib as in the gauges mentioned so far. This seems to have the advantage of being able to hold all 4 rails at a time, but I'm thinking there could be problems with the Vee's- or am ...
... topic: 1339 Flat Bottom Points In A Yard posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:48 from: BeamEnds Hi All, due to the change of plan the sidings at Soddingham are going to have mostly flat bottom rail( 'coz I've already got some!). The question is: would points in the yard have plained or bent check rails/vee ends? (It's safe to assume that these have been re-laid pretty recently). This photo shows bent ones on a main line Bent Check Rails, but then it is generally assumed that all flat bottom points have plained ones. Clearly the assumption is no wholly correct, does anyone have a photo of a set of points in an early 80's yard with bent ends? I just want to be able to say to any nit-pickers that bent ends are, or aren't, ok. The reason I ask is that plained ends don't somehow look right in sidings. The second question is: can Templot change an existing template from bullhead to flat bottom? And finally, ...
... strange that there are no remnants of a connection to the diamonds. And it's odd to leave diamonds in a running line, as they are high-maintenance items. So I'm wondering if those are not redundant diamonds, but new ones laid in readiness for some developments on the right. On the other hand, looking at the colour of the ballast it's clear that they have been there for some time. Anyone know the history of this location? regards, Martin. posted: 3 Feb 2008 04:05 from: BeamEnds My 2p would be, going by the date, that the line to [insert location of choice] has been closed by that nice Mr. Beeching, and, looking at the state of the track alongside the engine, engineering work is planned in the not too distant future that will allow the redundant diamonds (are there a coupe of slips in there too?) to be removed during routine work without an additional extra occupation. Remember in those days closing the line was avoided at all costs, rather than at ...
... Jul 2008 21:08 from: Phil O Check rail Attachment: attach_311_475_F-B_check_rail.jpg 1077 posted: 5 Jul 2008 21:10 from: Phil O and lastly CWR expansin Joint Attachment: attach_312_475_F-B_expansion_pieces_(1) .jpg 850 posted: 5 Jul 2008 21:13 from: Phil O The last photo. I hope these are of some use to all you more modern modelers. Cheers Phil Attachment: attach_313_475_F-B_expansion_pieces_(2) .jpg 806 posted: 8 Aug 2008 00:56 from: BeamEnds Excellent stuff- particularly the flat bottom and expansion joint. I don't suppose you found my HMS Repulse Zippo lighter by any chance- the track doesn't look like it's changed in the intervening 24 years! Cheers Richard Last edited on 8 Aug 2008 00:57 by BeamEnds posted: 8 Aug 2008 02:36 from: John Lewis Curious how this last message was altered by the time it reached us via e-mail. "Zippo" has been left out as has the "er" of "lighter"! ...
17. 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 ...
... topic: 2479 Soddingham-under-Piddle (again....) posted: 1 Jul 2014 18:07 from: BeamEnds With Ubuntu closing the Unbuntu-One cloud site I've had to move a lot of files around, and came across the original Soddingham Templot file. Since O is out of the question on cost I started reading up on P4 and wondered what I could do in the space available 4mm. Why not OO?- well after O OO track just doesn't look right, both the gauge and the over-wide 6ft. Reading up on P4 suggested that 1000mm (~ 4ft) would need to be the minimum radius so more out of interest in Templot that anything else I bunged the 7mm plan into Templot and converted it to P4. It worked almost perfectly- only the single-slip, at 11ft by 12ft on the plan, needed anything more than tiny adjustments to length and/or curve. Half of the slip went over length and needed a bit of surgery to make it fit. Having fount ...
... topic: 1264 Double Slip Tutorial posted: 6 Oct 2010 15:06 from: BeamEnds Sorry to be a pain, but I can't find the double slip tutorial! Does anyone have a link? Cheers Richard posted: 6 Oct 2010 15:28 from: Martin Wynne BeamEnds wrote: Sorry to be a pain, but I can't find the double slip tutorial! Does anyone have a link? Hi Richard, The slip tutorial is at: http://www.templot.com/martweb/pug_slips.htm There isn't a separate one for a double slip because you just repeat the sequence for a single slip. regards, Martin. posted: 6 Oct 2010 15:29 from: BeamEnds Thanks Martin- though I was losing more marbles there! Cheers Richard Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Double Slip Tutorial about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members ...
... topic: 1374 BR(WR) Signal Post Colour posted: 19 Feb 2011 18:49 from: BeamEnds Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows what colour BR(WR) signal posts are/were c. 1980. It's a silver/grey colour, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Help! Cheers Richard posted: 19 Feb 2011 20:07 from: Martin Wynne BeamEnds wrote: It's a silver/grey colour, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Help! Hi Richard, Galvanised? Just a thought. Martin. posted: 19 Feb 2011 20:57 from: JFS Hi Richard, The GW and BR WR used "Aluminium" paint for steel posts apart from the bottom 4ft which was black. You can still buy the stuff. Quite how this would scale for a model I don't know as I have only modelled timber posts, but I would try a 50-50 mix of "silver" and matt light grey as a starting point. Cover it with a load of weathering ...
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