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... topic: 3607 Making sense of program code in Lazarus posted: 8 Feb 2020 15:31 from: DerekStuart Hello Martin Sorry, I can't find the thread you discussed this, but could you add me to the list of those who can view the development sub-forum, please? I am particularly looking for the thread where you described how to get started with programming (the link to the compiler and there were a couple of useful sites you suggested for further guidance.) I'm afraid I'm not about to develop Templot 3 any time soon, but I'm hoping to get beyond "Hello World." Many thanks Derek posted: 8 Feb 2020 15:48 from: DerekStuart Thanks Martin. I can see it now. A nice weekend of reading awaits (not to mention some headaches no doubt). Derek posted: 8 Feb 2020 15:50 from: Martin Wynne Hi Derek, You are now green. You should now be able to see: http://85a.co.uk/forum/view_forum.php?id=26 although there ...
... topic: 2573 Has anyone any idea what this is? (extra rail on the OUTSIDE) posted: 10 Nov 2014 17:39 from: DerekStuart This has got me stumped. It is the only photo I have seen of its kind. As you can see from the attached link (I couldn't upload it as it's copyright by RCTS) at the lower left there is a length of rail on the OUTSIDE of the running rail. It is about the length of an average checkrail and opposite is what looks like either a grease reservoir or some sort of actuator. I know that due to the severe curves in and out of the station (Whitby) there are several grease points, but this seems to be on the outside of the track. No doubt someone here will know and I'll reply with "ah of course. I should have thought that." Thanks Derek http://www.rcts.org.uk/features/mysteryphotos/show.htm?location=Whitby%20Town&serial=6 &img=66-97-19 EDIT: ...
... topic: 2552 Just starting- working out geometry of turnouts posted: 15 Oct 2014 19:04 from: DerekStuart Hello everyone. I have read much of this forum now and learned an awful lot, but with a huge amount more to learn about this complex tool. I have experimented and designed several "looks about right" goes at a junction, but I feel I am now ready to look at doing it 'properly', but I need help. If I may explain what I am doing: I have been away from modeling for [cough] years and have never modeled beyond finescale oo. However, having seen what can be achieved with Templot, I am going to go for P4. I have quite an ambitious layout in mind (35ft- and no, you can't talk me out of it!). I am going to build a number of smaller modules to gain experience and re-gain practice etc. What I am trying to do is to plot the trackwork now so that I can best decide how to ...
... problems.It's big enough that it really needs 4 or 5 people minimum, who can cover for each other in things like holidays, illnesses, shows and so on. It's a business with several facets, and to succeed really needs to be run like one. Nigel posted: 7 Mar 2017 00:31 from: DaveJ61 I agree with Nigel, the company is too big to be run as a cottage industry. It will be a huge couple of steps backwards. David posted: 10 Mar 2017 03:07 from: DerekStuart I must say that I am in agreement with Martin. The CL website is specifically asking people to ignore rumours. Pete has always been straight with people and we should trust him now. Whilst I share the concerns of others about future supply, I am quite surprised to see no comments on any forums (that I've seen) wishing Pete well for the future (esp. with his back) and noting how much he has done to advance the hobby. As for cottage industry- yes there are some that have ...
... L sell 0.5 mm copperclad strip. Once soldered to the timbers and rail grind the shim/copperclad flush to the rail sides Hi, Another way to raise the rail off the surface of copperclad timbers is to use vero pins- my post #77 here shows the method I used to try out this option: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/69145-attention-00-sf-track-builders/page-4 HTH Brian posted: 11 Nov 2015 13:18 from: DerekStuart If I may suggest an alternative, I would recommend using ply timbers throughout and avoiding copper clad. There is nothing wrong with a composite build as favoured by Mr Hayfield (and he is far in advance of my own track building skills), but you will never get copper clad looking as much like wood as real wood would. You can buy ready made common crossing (frog) from C&L and use normal plastic chairs to secure the tails and use cosmetic/ decorative chairs for the rest of the crossing ...
... see how to create the two catch points I need Any other input is much appreciated, I plan on using C&L Flexitrack and their matching turnout kits so any advice on this would also be appreciated Many thanks David Attachment: attach_2162_2745_Faringdon.box 276 Last edited on 24 Sep 2015 17:11 by rynd2it 24 Sep 2015 17:09 from: rynd2it BGS file attached Attachment: attach_2163_2745_Faringdon.bgs 269 posted: 24 Sep 2015 17:10 from: rynd2it sk81 file Attachment: attach_2164_2745_Faringdon.sk81 291 posted: 24 Sep 2015 20:56 from: DerekStuart Hello rynd2it, You can't make a tandem (three way) turnout automatically- which I imagine is due to the pretty much limitless ways in which one can be designed. Can I recommend having a look at this page? http://www.templot.com/martweb/video_list.htm Near the bottom there is a tutorial for making a tandem. I have watched it and can now make one. It isn't that easy at first, but gets easier with some practice. Catch/trap points are very easy to do, taking ...
... topic: 3769 RAM Vs CLM, very minor issue, Whitby map posted: 15 Sep 2020 11:22 from: DerekStuart Hello Martin This isn't a problem whatsoever, but I thought I'd make you know about it anyway. If you create a diamond, enter either the K or V number and convert to CLM, then note the equivalent CLM number and enter it into the other directly as the CLM number, although the F2 info. pane records it correctly as (for example 5.98 RAM (6.00 CLM), Templot considers it an irregular diamond even though the two are matched. I hope that makes sense. Derek posted: 15 Sep 2020 12:34 from: Martin Wynne DerekStuart wrote: If you create a diamond, enter either the K or V number and convert to CLM, then note the equivalent CLM number and enter it into the other directly as the CLM number, although the F2 info. pane records it correctly as (for example 5.98 RAM (6.00 CLM), Templot considers it an irregular diamond even though the ...
... 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: 2901 (L )NER crossover (splice rail lengths) posted: 16 Jul 2016 23:20 from: DerekStuart Greetings fellow track builders. I am building my first C9 crossover (P4) to (L )NER design after 'graduating' from B6 and B8 single units. I have taken the diagram from the NERA books and shoved the timbers in Templot and verified with a close up photograph. All well and good. However, the diagram shows a 17ft splice rail* and that means the rail joint will be not only behind the opposing turnout's check rail but actually directly on a chair. I have found a photo from a much earlier time at another location (NER) that shows the splice rail at the close end of the opposing check rail giving an approximate length of 8ft. I'm sure I read somewhere that short splice rails were done away with quite early and I have not found any reference to uses longer than 17ft. Does anyone have any opinions on this please? Either for prototypical reasons or pragmatic modelling. Any ...
... look for anyone interested in programming, especially since it's free. I used Delphi to write software to run the core of my business and it was so much easier to use than the competition- C++ at the time- and so much faster to compile. I could do almost interactive coding by writing a few lines, then compile and debug to see if they worked. With other compilers you could have a cup of tea while waiting for the compiled output. Jim. posted: 14 May 2017 00:06 from: DerekStuart I've just had a look at sample code for it and it seems very similar in idea to MS VBA and the old Commodore basic that I used in nineteen hundred and dark. Presumably this is far, far harder to 'get into' though, is it? posted: 14 May 2017 00:24 from: Martin Wynne DerekStuart wrote: I've just had a look at sample code for it and it seems very similar in idea to MS VBA and the old Commodore basic that I used in nineteen hundred and dark. ...
... a security update for the Wiki software, which is going to mean quite a lot of maintenance work to install it. I am not minded to maintain the Wiki on top of running this forum, developing Templot, writing docs, making videos, etc., if it is going to be so little used. So I'm intending to scrap the Templot Wiki unless someone can convince me otherwise? It was worth a try, but clearly isn't wanted. regards, Martin. posted: 17 Oct 2015 23:23 from: DerekStuart Hello Martin When would you need to decide to keep or delete? It is very easy to give incorrect information, no matter how well meaning and I think that might be why people are generally reluctant to write any 'original' material; it is in my case. I think it fair to say that 99 out of 100 times any question has already been asked at some point in the past and it is just a case of finding that question and answer- search boxes are often useless as you don't know what to ...
... This allows you to check the details of other switches, by selecting them and then clicking the show switch info button, without changing the current switch. It's quite clear that this software is absolutely bug-ridden, have you considered working for one of the big software houses. I rang Adobe Systems Incorporated, but they didn't seem to know anything about dead frogs. Martin. posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:09 from: gsmorris no just bad apples flashing away! posted: 26 Oct 2015 19:06 from: DerekStuart deleted Last edited on 26 Oct 2015 19:59 by Martin Wynne posted: 26 Oct 2015 19:16 from: Martin Wynne Hi Derek, Godders was speaking tongue-in-cheek. He is an active and valued member of Templot Club. If you click his name on the left, then View Profile then the Messages button you will see what I mean. regards, Martin. posted: 26 Oct 2015 19:48 from: DerekStuart Then I apologise to Godders un-reservedly. And to you. ...
... never been the same since the sad death of Bernard Weller. posted: 20 Jul 2018 09:40 from: Hayfield Martin Not wanting to upset anyone but just for clarity. Initially the track parts will be available from either of the two societies Later there will be one supplier selling the track parts via mail order, plus another supplier(s) selling other parts previously supplied by Exactoscale. Anyway which ever way it goes its good news if supplies are to be maintained posted: 5 Aug 2018 12:19 from: DerekStuart Sorry to resurrect this topic, but I notice the C&L home page has now disappeared and just the menus exist. I know the bloke is on holiday but is he coming back after? It's not normal to just blank a website like this. I can understand why Exactoscale would not wish CL to be the only outlet for their products, but taking it away from him entirely? That's extreme. (observation only, neither approve/disapprove) posted: 5 Aug 2018 13:05 from: Martin Wynne ...
... topic: 2740 Unusual trackwork/ optical illusion/ me losing the plot? posted: 1 Sep 2015 15:16 from: DerekStuart Hello all. I'm sorry but I'm on the scrounge for information again. Can anyone work out what is happening here? What I was expecting to find was a short turnout (A6) with the toe leading onto a diamond. The road above the green arrow and between the blokes bisects the other two (which should be down to one road BEFORE the diamond). The two closest roads must lead through the diamond and from there out onto the main line- I presume that as it has a ground signal, whereas the rest of the shed is of course not signalled. However, looking at the red arrow head, there's no wing rails, although you can just make out what I think is the turnout blade for the check rail closest to the camera. What is puzzling me is just above to the right of the red arrow, it looks like another rail curving away like you would expect in ...
... bridge chairs, 2x J chairs, 10x standard chairs and 2 H section fishplates 982_040258_250000000.jpg The 3 bolt chairs has the same selection of chairs but there are two type of fishplates, 1x standard and 1x reinforced The fishplates can also be bought as a separate item, not listed on the website yet but are available with the 2 bolt chairs the bridge chair and J chair have never been available in a plastic moulding, likewise with the 3 bolt J chair and the reinforced fishplate posted: 12 Sep 2020 21:36 from: DerekStuart Hello John Can I ask what 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 ...
... topic: 2865 Importing track plans from old-maps.co.uk posted: 4 Apr 2016 02:46 from: DerekStuart This has been discussed before, I know, but I can't find it here, 'the other place' or anywhere on google. It seems that old-maps.co.uk has taken to only offering downloads as PDF's now- and in A3. I can't scan that in and if possible I would prefer not to scan it as 2 parts. There are various tools on the internet that claim to be able to turn PDFs into BMPs. Has anyone any experience of them please? I am apprehensive about using a service from a company that I've never seen or heard of before. I did try a quick test using screen grab but I suspect something is causing it to scale incorrectly or distort. As ever, any suggestions from anyone appreciated. posted: 4 Apr 2016 09:26 from: Dave Summers Derek When you buy your map, you have the option of purchasing an email .pdf copy so the work is done for you! Dave ...
... topic: 3161 List index out of bounds (- 1) posted: 27 Dec 2017 00:06 from: DerekStuart Hello Martin I am getting pop up boxes marked Templot2 at the top and the message 'List index out of bounds (- 1)' (inverted commas added by me). I just ignore it and it carries on. I did find it a little while back but the window appeared and disappeared so quickly that I couldn't read it and thus couldn't report it. If it's any help it happens when there are quite a few templates on the trackpad. This laptop is fairly iffy since the Windows 10 update a while back so it may well just be down to that. Best wishes Derek posted: 27 Dec 2017 01:48 from: Martin Wynne Hello Derek, Thanks for reporting it. Can you remember the last thing you clicked before it happened? Without that information I am looking for a needle in a haystack. You may be interested in this: topic 1629 and this: topic 970 and this: topic ...
... topic: 2565 Speed limits through turnout (to decide which type is most appropriate) posted: 28 Oct 2014 22:20 from: DerekStuart Another question from me, I'm afraid... I have studied as many photos as I can of the trackwork in question and still can't be sure which turnouts are the most likely, although Tony W did help me and agree that a tandem was a B6/B8. So I am going to go on the "most likely" for the scenario. At a line speed of 25-30 would a crossing through a B8 be realistic, or should it be C9? Equally, at the station throat when the speed limit was at 15mph (or slower) would a B7 be most appropriate? Scalefour recommends no less than a B7 on a running line. I have looked at one turnout still in use which appears to be a B6- although it is a run around loop that was once the entry to the carriage sidings and not one for general running. I just know that once ...
... topic: 3800 Bending jig designs posted: 21 Oct 2020 23:37 from: DerekStuart Evening all. I was inspired by the video here about the relaying of St. Pancras station throat, specifically where they showed the presses at the factories for bending things like turnout knuckles/ wings. That led to me resurrecting a broken pipe bender at work... I made a rudimentary copy for bending rails and it worked (sort of). But this would only work for straight turnouts. I am not an engineer nor mathematician, but I don't need to be- most of what we do can be copied in principle from the real railways. My question is this- whilst this is very simple for a straight turnout, for a curve- let us say 100Xr and then a knuckle bend of 10Xr you effectively have unlimited possibilities and I cannot believe they had limitless options for presses in the factories. Yes, I know the 'big blokes with big hammers' but I'm not sure that would work here. Does anyone know how they overcame ...
... topic: 3757 (L )NER scissor crossing (from NERA book) posted: 6 Sep 2020 00:11 from: DerekStuart SOLVED: Trust me, I've tried. I've really tried. I'm trying to replicate the 1 in 10 scissor from the NERA book. It describes four C10s and from the overall length I have discovered these have no entry straight at all. The basics have been produced by taking a C10 and forming a crossover and then doing the same again for the other angle. So far so good. The book shows the 'centre' Vs as 1:6 and the Ks as 1:5. I have tried every combination I can think of with locating pegs and the notch and then snaking through, including putting the notch in the dead centre, on the intersections between turnout rails etc, even trying as both IR and IC diamonds, but nothing seems to work. Even as an experiment, I used four diamond 1:10 just to make sure it wasn't something odd with the curve of the turnout; using ...
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