... topic: 2428 Scissors Crossover posted: 23 Mar 2014 08:02 from: PeterD Hi all, I have put together templates to create a scissors crossing and have come across some potential issues. 1. I have modified the check rails but cannot work out how I can create the internal common crossing within the diamond. Can anyone help with this please? 2. What is the best way to isolate and connect the diamond crossing? 3. Is continuous checking through the formation correct? Thank you. Box file attached. Attachment: attach_1788_2428_group_2014_03_23 _0649_05_Scissors_crossing.box 370 posted: 23 Mar 2014 17:35 from: Brian Nicholls Hi PeterD, I have just had a go at your Scissors crossing, and sorted out the anomalies of the check and wing rails for you. The diamond crossing part was very tight, but I managed to fit it all in, see what you think. I hope this helps. All the best, Brian. Attachment: attach_1792_2428_group_Scissors_cr ossing_2014_03_23_1617_17_Sample.b ox 385 posted: 23 Mar 2014 17:44 from: Brian Nicholls Hi PeterD, ...

... topic: 2084 Dale Junction revised again posted: 21 Oct 2012 13:23 from: PeterD For reference: Original topic: topic 1836. The attached plan is very loosely based upon the Bath Green park in the station area. I have somewhat simplified the layout to reduce the dimensions but it should provide the essence of the operation. Intended operation Down passenger trains run into the Arrival Platform from the main line. Branch passenger trains use a branch platform or can be routed to the Arrival Platform across the up/down main running lines at the station throat. When passenger trains arrive, the locomotive is de-coupled and runs round the train to reach the engine shed area for servicing and turning as necessary. The Station Pilot takes the coaches to Carriage Sidings 1 or 2 releasing the platform. The Station Pilot assembles Up Trains from carriages in the sidings. The train locomotive then replaces the Station Pilot having been prepared at the engine shed area.Up passenger trains can be routed to either the main line or the branch line. Branch passenger trains are ...

... topic: 2829 Dale Junction (OOSF) posted: 21 Jan 2016 17:19 from: PeterD A little background. Previously I have constructed trackwork using copper clad sleepers but now I am building using ply sleepers and chairs. I have found this a real challenge with the small parts to thread on the rails etc. It is not as strong as copper clad and care needs to be taken when moving the trackwork to the railway layout. This led me try and build the track in situ to avoid having to move it. I used foam backed wallpaper as an underlay. I found that this did not provide and absolutely flat surface and any pressure being applied distorted the surface (e.g. when trimming chairs). Things improved after I used the proper adhesive to secure the wallpaper. I am now starting again on the Northern approach but this time I shall assemble the track work on my work bench and transfer it to the layout. I am using balsa cement to secure the sleepers to the template and a firm base to secure the templates.I ...

... topic: 2418 Tandem turnouts posted: 9 Mar 2014 13:05 from: PeterD I am making a 3 way switch to feed from two platform roads onto a central loco release between the platform tracks. I have tried to construct this three times and ended up finding the 'Lock Switch (in F5) was greyed out and therefore not selectable. Can anyone advise why this should be? Thank you posted: 9 Mar 2014 13:48 from: Martin Wynne PeterD wrote: I have tried to construct this three times and ended up finding the 'Lock Switch (in F5) was greyed out and therefore not selectable. Hi Peter, Probably because you are using a custom switch. Such a switch will always be locked in F5 because Templot has no way of knowing what other switch to use instead. However, it is much better to ignore all that out-of-date stuff and use a gaunt turnout or irregular diamond in Templot2 for the middle crossing. The crossing angle can then be adjusted with F9 instead of F5. More here ...

... topic: 2809 tandem turnouts posted: 13 Dec 2015 22:29 from: PeterD I have had a very long break in my railway modelling and as a result, have forgotten too much. The problem I have come across is that I need to use a 3 way turnout. The main track is straight with a turnout each side. Pretty straight foreward (I thought) but not in practise! I know that the current thinking is to use gaunt turnouts for this application but, try as a may, I could not find a way of using these- if there is already a description for this type of application, please excuse me but it would be good to have the thread pointed out. Without any other guidance, I thought I would use the out of date instructions for a tandem turnout. This is pre Templot 2 but I managed to find the items in the new menu. I set up Turnouts 1 and 2 without any problem and they line up nicely. The problem seems to be with Turnout 3 which provides the ...

... nozzle attachment. No water content, so won't cockle paper: http://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Item/UHU-Hart-balsa-adhesive-35g/ITM5005 Martin. posted: 14 Dec 2015 20:17 from: Ariels Girdle A good quality contact adhesive works fine for me. Liberally coat both surfaces and manoeuvre carefully into position. It has served me well on several layouts and doesn't wrinkle the paper. Best done in a well ventilated space though. posted: 23 Jan 2016 13:25 from: PeterD Ariels Girdle wrote: A good quality contact adhesive works fine for me. Liberally coat both surfaces and manoeuvre carefully into position. It has served me well on several layouts and doesn't wrinkle the paper. Best done in a well ventilated space though. I realised my topic( topic 2829- message 19848 and questions are related to this topic and therefore It would seem better to continue my quest for guidance here. The original question related to using 160 grm paper to secure the templates and discussion continuedwith securing templates to the paper ...

... topic: 2109 Printing problems posted: 10 Nov 2012 01:59 from: PeterD I have tried to print my layout at 25% full size to build a model before attempting to cut timber. I have found that the template sheets do not overlap correctly. Information is missing between sheets. The planned sheets seem to be OK on the screen before printing. I am printing on A3 paper. Peter posted: 10 Nov 2012 10:01 from: Martin Wynne PeterD wrote: I have tried to print my layout at 25% full size to build a model before attempting to cut timber. I have found that the template sheets do not overlap correctly. Information is missing between sheets. The planned sheets seem to be OK on the screen before printing. I am printing on A3 paper. Hi Peter, Can you say a bit more about what seems to be missing? Are you seeing the trim lines on each page? I have just tried printing your Dale track plan at 25% and all appears fine. The trim lines are ...

... topic: 1689 Diamond crossings- Queries posted: 17 Nov 2011 20:37 from: PeterD I have had a long break from using Templot due to family issues. Now i am back and re-learning the application. I am using version 91c. I have created a diamond crossing as part of a acissors crossing. No problems with rail alignment but I have noticed extra sleepers being added whilst adjusting the crossing angle. I have included the box file for the crossing. When I try to sort the sleepers out, the programme hangs with a -1 error in a dialog box. Can anyone help me please? Thank you Peter Attachment: attach_1242_1689_Diamond_crossing .box 213 posted: 17 Nov 2011 21:17 from: Martin Wynne PeterD wrote: When I try to sort the sleepers out, the programme hangs with a -1 error in a dialog box. Hi Peter, It's a known issue which eluded me for years -- see: topic 1629 Fortunately it is now fixed in TDV, so I suggest that you join the development group ...

... Quite a price range! Although I expect its a case of "you get what you pay for" can anyone offer any advice as it would be pointless "spoiling the ship for a 'halfpence of tar". Have a look at "Singleton" on this forum or: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/album/1858-singleton-under-construction/ If you want to see what I'm trying to achieve. many thanks Richard posted: 10 Oct 2012 13:02 from: PeterD Thanks for posting this Richard. I too am looking at ply to construct my new layout. BTW, I like your approach of constructing your plans in card first. Can you tell me how I can scale my Templot plans to do something similar? many thanks Peter posted: 10 Oct 2012 13:11 from: Ian Allen Richard, Hardwood faced BB quality WBP plywood should be more than sufficient for your needs. CC quality allows for cracks/joints/knot holes and insect bore holes, whereas BB will be ...

... Martin. Attachment: attach_1250_1486_eastwood_town_irr eg.box 206 posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:59 from: Gordon S Thanks again, Martin. Quite clearly that looks so much better. I'll pick up on your suggestions and try a straight section as the crossing and see how that pans out. Right now I'm at the limit of my capabilities, so no doubt I will be back with loads more questions. I just wish I had the ability to turn round these complex formations easily. posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:10 from: PeterD Hi Martin, I have experimented with irregular crossings and what joy! I used method 3 to create a diamond crossing at the intersection of two curved tracks. So easy to do. I know that you have to sort out the sleepers in the resultant template and using the timber shoving application allows us to remove the surplus timbers. To speed this process up, it would be nice if we could select a range of timbers to delete. This function could prove useful anyway for other template adjustments. Thanks again for a ...