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... them offline they must be played 1. in the Templot Video Player, which is installed as part of Templot, or alternatively 2. watch them online instead at FlashBackConnect. (Unfortunately that means they won't work properly on a device which doesn't have Templot installed on it AND is not connected to the internet. You must have one or the other.) I created a system using a separate downloader executable which is part of Templot, and which uses small text-based SK5 data files to download and play (or replay previously downloaded) FBR videos in the Templot Video Player. The downloader also checks the MD5 hash to ensure the FBR file is not corrupted. It worked (and still works) great. In Firefox it is largely seamless. In other browsers it needs one extra click to open the linked SK5 file in the downloader. However, I got so fed up explaining this over and over again to users who didn't know what to do with SK5 files (just open them!), or where to find them on their system ...
122. hello
... and Queen's St. How I miss those Brush 4 push pull sets. The only advice I can offer, in the absence of any specific questions, is to make sure you get the right gauges for 00-sf. As I understand it there are several different, but similar looking, versions about. I hope you'll post pictures of your progress. BTW I did have all of Waverley West end on Templot until my computer went wrong. I am re-doing it, based on the early 1970s track relaying. Previously I had it in bullhead pattern, which was wrong. There is- or was- someone doing Queen's St. too on here. posted: 4 Nov 2020 22:39 from: Ian McKee Derek, Thanks for the information and your advice. I would be very keen to see your Waverley west plan when you have that. posted: 5 Nov 2020 07:24 from: Andrew Barrowman Hi Ian, Welcome aboard from a former resident of your part of the World, and good luck with your project. ...
123. Track gauge query
... : attach_3171_3809_GAUGE_WIDENING_IN _P4.pdf 12 posted: 6 Nov 2020 10:16 from: Julian Roberts Basically, correct gauge would be between 45mm and 54mm long in 4mm scale. Last edited on 6 Nov 2020 10:23 by Julian Roberts posted: 7 Nov 2020 19:44 from: Rob Manchester Thanks to Martin and Nigel for the further information. Thanks Julian, that is an interesting article, sorry your original post got zapped. Rob posted: 7 Nov 2020 20:12 from: Julian Roberts Hi Rob Just to summarize the previously attached rather waffle-y piece. I am thinking in 4mm scale. The prototype (in steam days) widened in steps, a" at a time, according to the radius, with a maximum of" at 5.5 chains. On the model a single triangular tool can do very much the same job perfectly satisfactorily, without the user needing to know the radius of the track. But it will continue to widen the gauge as the radius reduces below 5.5 chains. A prototype" equals 0.083 in 4mm scale, ...
124. Fan of sidings
... topic: 3811 Fan of sidings posted: 8 Nov 2020 09:09 from: richard_t As mentioned previously, now the nights are drawing in I'm back to Templot, after a break of 9 months or so. I thought I would ask: what's the easiest way of producing a fan of sidings? Below is part of the plan for the fiddle yard, and I'll like to connect the sidings to the turnout already shown. The two shape lines are the extent of the space available, and the running line (top), is fixed in its radius and transition settings (this is just part of a larger plan). The turnout size and location can change; I'd like a minimum radius of around 1250mm. 499_080407_530000000.png I've included the box file. Thanks. (off for another day in the garden: time to sow sweet pea seeds, and take some rose cuttings) Attachment: attach_3173_3811_scratch_for_fan_o ut_2020_11_07_1020_56.box 14 posted: 8 Nov 2020 13:43 from: Martin Wynne Hi Richard, There's quite a lot to think about for a fan ...
... . So a 1:7 K-crossing has the rails bent at 7ft radius. Likewise for the knuckle gaps in V-crossings. You need to check the nose of your pliers! The reason Templot doesn't show the bend radius for K-crossings is that I haven't got round to it yet. It's not as simple as it looks because of course a K-crossing is composed of two separate templates. It's not so very long ago that I introduced the proper knuckle bends showing on the V-crossings. Previously, and right from the start of Templot, I assumed users knew enough about track to know what they were doing and use the templates as a construction guide, not an actual drawing of a turnout, and make a proper radiused knuckle. The sharp bend mark was intended as an aid to locating the centre of the knuckle bend. In any event, it's not physically possible to make a bend in the rail as sharp as shown. When I next see a knuckle with one of those awful nicks filed in the ...
... impede the smooth operation of the switch rails by pinching the end of the switch rail. The test was one man sliding the entire mechanism to each position where it would stay unaided. This of course was done without any connection to the point rodding. Possibly where the concept of leaving the bolts a little slack comes from dealing with that. Matt M. posted: 17 Feb 2019 18:41 from: John Palmer Thanks Matt, that all makes good sense to me. 2129_171318_080000000.jpg This is an enlargement from a photograph I've previously posted showing components in a North British Railway loose heel switch, including the cast heel plate with chairs cast integrally. There's no sign of a gauge pin/rail stop in the middle of the outer fishplate, but I take it this function is performed by the part of the casting I have indicated. The lower part of the heel plate lying beneath the rails is all but invisible in the picture but must help to support the rails- and the tongue in particular- thereby resisting any tendency for the toe end of ...
... tick the "create desktop icon" box. When installation finishes (it may take a while), start Lazarus by clicking that desktop icon. 3. you might then see this: 2_141012_020000000.png Don't change anything on there, just click the Start IDE button. "IDE" means "Integated Development Environment" which is just a fancy name for the normal Lazarus desktop screen. You won't see this again next time you start Lazarus. 4. click the File> Open... menu item, and navigate to the previously downloaded TemplotMEC files. Select and open the file: templotmec.lpi 5. answer Yes or Open Project to any questions which come up. 6. You should then be seeing something like this (the windows may be arranged differently): 2_091532_490000000.png 7. if the Project Inspector window is showing (not the Object Inspector), you can close it. 8. if the Source Editor window is missing or empty, click the Project> Units... menu item, and select control_room.pas from the list. You are now ...
... ) hope that I may one day find a way to actually use the conductor rails to power the models direct. That was fine until some years ago, EFE brought out their tube stock which I then wanted to run, and the only way I could achieve that with a small powered motor bogie was by using 12mm dia wheels in order to clear the motor housing between the wheels. After recently buying the LT Musuem's new Bachmann S-stock model and finding I had the same issues, it was time to abandon my previously adopted standards, so the decision was made to rebuild with the help of Templot templates, but to a standard that I could use that would not mean having to replace every wheel on each model I bought~ avoiding a costly and time-consuming option now that Jackson JR3 wheels are currently impossible to source. So, all I now have left is the remains of one station board and its throat, all other trackwork having been recovered and baseboards broken up. To avoid all future problems, on this remaining baseboard I ...
... , Martin. posted: 28 Oct 2016 22:23 from: Dave Phillips Hi Martin, The sk81 file is attached. Yes, I'm trying to match a Fast Tracks template/fixture. I'll change to CLM. I'll work on vertex length as well. This suggests that the Templot template switch blade tips should be outside the FT template blade tips. Is this correct? The blunt nose is already 1/2 inch in the provided box file. Yes, the heel offset is 6.25, not 6.5. I had previously read about the blunt nose radius and heel offset for US turnouts, but missed the CLM and vertex length. Thanks again, Dave Attachment: attach_2340_2936_HOn3_#6_from_DG_16_10_28_1311_36.sk81 257 posted: 29 Oct 2016 15:23 from: Dave Phillips If I did the math correctly, the vertex length is about 2.5 inches (actual) or about 0.75 mm in my scale. The "blade tips" in the Fast Track template are really the ends of the rail base (flat bottom rail). I've assumed the blade tips at ...
... Accept or edit each line of data. Click the enter button or press the ENTER key on the keyboard once for each line. Click the? info button on each line for some notes about each item. For your data, change the 24 to 12 for your 1inch=1foot track plan. Finally the enter button will change to OK. Click it again: 2_181327_460000000.png After which the Windows file dialog will appear. You then need to navigate to wherever you saved the image file and select it. Alternatively, if you previously copied the image in your image editor program, you will be able to paste it directly without needing to find the file. p.s. working over a scanned image can make it difficult to see what you are doing. You can switch it on and off by pressing SHIFT+ HOME keys. I also strongly recommend that you learn to use Templot on trial track plans, before trying to copy a published plan -- which can be tricky and needs a full knowledge of all the options in Templot to make things fit ...
131. Dale Junction (OOSF)
... 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 ...
... ?) slip there instead. I followed the video you mention in creating the double-junction. What I'm trying to achieve can be seen in the rough drawing here: http://db.tt/jEVhFbL2 and an updated .box file here: http://db.tt/ytTcYhsc I'll have a look at what you suggest and see what works. I can live with the longer arrangement of points if needed(easier to build mind than a crossover/slip). I did try to get a single slip set up previously, but couldn't quite get it right, will go over the view/instructions again at some point and see if I can get it sussed. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Baffled beginners> Troubles with crossovers and alignments about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search engines back ...
... are off. Don't do it.) See also: topic 2848 regards, Martin. posted: 5 Mar 2016 21:51 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Stuart, This is a section of what I'm seeing on my screen, using all the Templot defaults, and displaying the PNG image at 100% in the Windows Photo Viewer: 2_051649_540000000.png Martin. posted: 6 Mar 2016 09:15 from: stuart1600 Thanks, Martin. I've been looking at a number of boxes that I've never really studied before, not having previously attempted to export an image, so it's been a useful learning opportunity. I'm puzzled as to why the shape colour was set to white; I can't imagine that's a default setting, but it was quickly changed to black. The main export box seems to default to PNG files for image output, which is fine, so no chance of my opting for JPG. I've now got exactly what I was trying to achieve. As ever, many thanks for your prompt and very helpful response. Kind regards, Stuart posted ...
... . Note that Templot does this for any image, it is not necessary to create it as a transparent image in your graphics program. regards, Martin. posted: 19 Mar 2016 13:48 from: PaulTownsend Templot just gets better every time I use it...I must be a slow learner! Thanks for those tips Martin, they helped a lot because when I reloaded the next day the "white canvas" around my picture was large again. Now the piccie is transparent it doesn't matter. I had previously used the ordering of shapes tool but had not realised your point about them being displayed in order of creation and then the order of the list after tweaking that. posted: 19 Mar 2016 15:59 from: Martin Wynne Hi Paul, If you use the twist function on a picture shape it does get larger, with triangular blank areas at the corners. Also when scanning images they can sometimes contain unwanted blank areas, which only become a nuisance after loading into a picture shape. You could of course save the ...
135. date conflicts
... topic: 2862 date conflicts posted: 18 Mar 2016 22:21 from: Trevor Walling Hello, I have topics showing dates a day in the future again. Is this likely to be due to server locations or have posters got machine dates set incorrectly. Perhaps it has been occuring previously and I haven't noticed it before.[url=javascript:emoticon('', 'images/emoticons/big_grin.gif')]document.write(' [/ url] '); Regards2110_181720_140000000.png posted: 18 Mar 2016 23:12 from: Martin Wynne Trevor Walling wrote: I have topics showing dates a day in the future again. Hi Trevor, er, I'm not seeing this on two different Windows computers in several different browsers. Also not on my Linux/Ubuntu system (Firefox). What system/browser are you using? What settings are you on for the Windows locale? I could understand being an hour out, because at present there is a mismatch between USA daylight-saving dates and UK summer time dates. But a whole day ...
... at the problem. I had some thoughts after I posted and have tried a few new arrangements with less curvature in the four main roads and this one seems to be working. I appear to have saved my attempt just 3 minutes after your posting! Perhaps it's a good job you didn't manage to download the box files before. new_curvey.png Box file for new curvey arrangement The blue link just above gets the box file for this arrangement as did the links on my previous post. There was a slight problem with the central crossing previously in that Templot doesn't make diamonds less than 1:1.5. Not an insurmountable problem but not ideal. Now I think they all work with radii on the slip roads no worse than the two double track entries into the station from the outer loops. posted: 16 May 2016 23:46 from: Tony W Hi Fraser. It hadn't occurred to me that the blue text under the pictures was anything more than a caption! Usually the box file is attached at the end of the message, you live and learn ...
137. A rethink of plans
... topic: 2885 A rethink of plans posted: 31 May 2016 22:06 from: kellyh So if you'll recall, I previously posted with a few issues I was having with the layout plan I'd drawn. In the end I decided to go back and try again. Rather than having a crossover on a transition curve, it is now straight, though it might look better as a Y, but not entirely sure how to achieve that at present, but for now it works to give the overall idea for figuring things out. I also have added a single slip at the left end. I followed the tutorial video best I could and *think* I've got it right, but I'm not convinced of that. Might have messed the single slip alignment up somewhere along the way, not entirely sure. the plan is for a traverser each end, and the 3 long parallel tracks are planned to be hidden underneath scenery and accessed from the traverser. Any thoughts and suggestions welcomed. Attachment: attach_2291_2885_woolwich_dockyard ch_2016_05_31_2159_53.box 257 posted: 1 Jun 2016 ...
138. Printer Problem
... topic: 2892 Printer Problem posted: 22 Jun 2016 15:41 from: Rodger Chaplin Good afternoon Im not sure if this a Templot fault or my printer. When printing a track plan at 125% the printer crashed, telling me it could not print Templot plans (I have previously printed many plans on the same printer). Unfortunately the printer will not restart even after removing and replacing the drivers. Has anyone had a similar problem? Printer Epson stylus photo PX650 Operating system Windows 10 Rodger posted: 22 Jun 2016 16:33 from: Martin Wynne Hi Rodger, This looks like a case of switching the computer and the printer off and back on. Then open the printer properties in the Windows Control Panel, and delete any documents remaining in the print queue. How many pages were you trying to print? At what print quality (dpi)? If you have a large trackplan it is easy if you are not careful to send dozens of pages to the printer in one go. Which is fine if both the printer and ...
... is a straightforward question: how do I fit a curve between two straights? In the attached plan (which is 4-SF), I have three tracks to the left which are at 50mm centres – these will enter a fiddle yard and represent from top to bottom: an Engineer's siding; a freight arrival/ departure loop (originally the down line); and the current single track branch line (originally the up line). To the right are four tracks which are from the top: an Engineer's siding (previously access to the former Goods Yard); Platform 3 (the former down through platform); Platform 2 (the former up through platform); and Platform 1 (a bay platform). Starting at Platform 3 on the right, I need the toe end of the turnout to cross the baseboard joint at 90 degrees and since I am using pre-assembled common crossings from C&L (which are straight), I think this turnout is 'final'. If I reduce the radius any further then the diverging ...
140. Y Turnout Problems
... topic: 2914 Y Turnout Problems posted: 22 Aug 2016 00:50 from: petedavey Hi all, I am currently attempting to get to grips with templot, I was struggling with creating a Y turnout which Martin kindly did for me. Having got the basics in place it appears I have rather more room for the Y turnouts than I previously realised. I have tried redrawing with more forgiving angles but am completely baffled one the half diamond is inserted as I have no switch blades and only half of the check rails. I have attached the box file which currently incorporated the Y turnout template that Martin created, but as you can see I have room for much more gentle curves, how do I stretch them please? To give a little background to the trackplan, this is the lower part of the first of free modules, the 3 tracks looping off are a mainline and a preservation branchline which go onto a helix to the upper levels, the next board along will be plain line only (at fiddle yard level) and the last ...
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