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... 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 radius drops below 36 inches and I have a transition of zero length between this curve and the common crossing. I have then made an ordinary crossover at 44.67mm centres, which should provide the access to Platform 2. I'm not sure why it stops short of the baseboard edge at ...
... topic: 3678 Curves on turnout template posted: 25 May 2020 03:22 from: Graham Long I am trying to make curved turnout template. I set the radius of the main line and minimum radius of 1200mm warning. In the information panel I get the switch and turnout curve radii and also a smallest radius on template figure. What does this last figure refer to? posted: 25 May 2020 10:38 from: Ian Allen Graham, The smallest radius will be just that. Your main running line will be radius X, your turnout curve radius will be Y. The smallest radius IIRC is between the crossing vee and the switch heel. If you change the crossing vee from Regular to Generic, you will see this minimum value change. I'm sure Martin or others will be able to explain more fully. Ian posted: 26 May 2020 13:19 from: Martin Wynne Graham Long wrote: I am trying to make curved turnout template. I set the radius of the main line and minimum radius of 1200mm warning. In ...
... or having a blonde year, but having spent ages trying to master Templot, I can't even get the crossover I've just drawn to print. I was hoping to be able to rebuild my current layout more prototypically using Templot, but personally I find it extremely complicated to use. I've looked at the videos and it all seems too easy, but reality is different to what is shown on some of the videos. for instance, I make a simple curved crossover on double track. I then try to modify one of the turnouts to get an easier radius, but then another turnout appears at random on the overall plan. I then find I can't print the original crossover, despite going into the template store; there's no print box shown. Has anyone yet written an idiots guide to Templot yet, or is there anyone out there who fancies doing a rather large layout plan? I have a very professionally produced plan by the late Frank Dyer I'm trying to build. posted: 12 Aug 2010 21:57 from: Martin Wynne roythebus wrote: ...
... topic: 1196 Newbie- needing to understand Handedness, switches and crossings much better. posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:19 from: grog_polymer I went back to the companion and had a look at the switch and crossing sections under real track. 1920_101644_010000000.jpg What confused me is the "End of turnout curve" because I had expected the turnout to continue to curve after the entry straight. So I went back to tors and had a look at the radii and centres of entry, exit, branch and the turnout itself. I was surprised that the branch track was was not at the substitution radius but rather all track elements shared a common track centre line radius but that the branch line just had an appropriate offset for the centre of its curvature. I also played around with the entry straight length. I was also trying to get a grip on why a left or right had turnout mattered when many of the negative turnouts appear very "Y" like and I could not understand why it mattered. If I understand correctly now: a turnout ...
... cheers, Martin. posted: 6 Jul 2020 15:48 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Julian, I've just remembered that you now need to change this setting to sleepered when rolling rails to flow the timbering: 2_061045_490000000.png Otherwise the rolled-in sleepers will be missing. cheers, Martin. posted: 6 Jul 2020 16:56 from: Julian Roberts Thanks again Martin! While you're doing that I'll explain....I think I ought to know what the rule or practical consideration is regarding rail joints at the exit of turnouts or diamonds. Is there normally a joint within a few sleepers, or can the next rail joint be up to 60 feet away from the V? I reckon I need to get the rails right first, and then arrange the sleepers so that there isn't one under a joint. I will post a screenshot of the length that is causing me to ask this. posted: 6 Jul 2020 17:03 from: Julian Roberts 3591_061201_180000000.png posted: 6 Jul 2020 19:24 from: Phil O Hi Julian Common crossings ...
... topic: 2522 Custom turnout matching Peco 0n30 posted: 26 Aug 2014 20:30 from: keithj15 Hi, I have been using Templot for a while to create OO finescale trackwork with great success (thanks to Martin's superb program), then recently several members of my local MRC became attracted to On30 logging modules. Initially we were able to use Peco's turnouts, Y's and flexitrack for the trackwork, but then as confidence quickly grew, and plans became more complex with crossings, curved switches and three-ways they all turned to the club's 'Templot guy'. I said OK without question, as I had always been interested in the rustic look of these North American shortline railroads. With the minimum radius of 24 inches and 36 inches preferred it was all fairly straight forward --- until I had to work on a corner module with two existing Peco On30 switches, which had to remain in situ. So that's the backstory. Scale On30 16.5mm 1:48 I thought the easiest thing was to start to generate a Templot version of Peco's ...
107. 0-16.5 turnout
... topic: 3368 0-16.5 turnout posted: 19 Dec 2018 10:14 from: Hayfield Could someone please case an eye over this 0-16.5 turnout and critique please I want a small but reasonable turnout for a small diorama for my locos (Peco Great little trains on Branchline chassis) As a basis I used an 00 V 4.5 template in conjunction with a Peco turnout plan& a piece of flexi track to get an idea of timber sizes and spacings, then just fiddled about with the number, size and spacings of timbers Given the locos have decent 00 gauge wheels I may go for 00SF as a gauge, using code 100 rail as in my opinion code 75 looks too skinny. As for build process I guess it will have to be either copperclad or spiked construction Thoughts as to both the design and method of building would be greatly appreciated Attachment: attach_2789_3368_0-16,5_A4.5.box 197 posted: 19 Dec 2018 11:56 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, Don't use REA switches for narrow-gauge. You will get a ...
... topic: 967 Two questions regarding two design concerns posted: 1 Nov 2009 02:52 from: William Adkins As I work through my layout design I've encountered two issues for which I could use advice: 1. I would like to make a right hand curved turnout. The outer radius would approximate 32" while the diverging radius would be 30". Is there a way to set each track's radius and then have Templot calculate the appropriate frog ratio, i.e. 1:10, 1:12, etc. for a defined scale and gauge? 2. Is there such a thing as an asymetrical wye turnout? As an example, a right hand diverging track at 32" radius and a left hand diverging radius of 30". If so, how would one create such a template using Templot? Thank you in advance for your help. Bill posted: 1 Nov 2009 03:28 from: Martin Wynne William Adkins wrote: 1. I would like to make a right hand curved turnout. The outer radius would approximate 32 ...
109. Route control
... topic: 234 Route control posted: 12 Nov 2007 04:04 from: renluethi Hello, I have built many turnouts with the help of Templot (and Martin of course) for my model railroad layout currently under construction. It includes a main station with a shunting yard, both totaling 42 turnouts and approx. 102 routes. I would like to set the desired route by entrance – exit route switching, in other words by pressing two buttons on a control panel. The selected route should be flashing until the affected turnouts are in the end position and then steady lighted. I have this kind of control panel already on the layout, for a small station with seven turnouts and nine routes. The electronic filled two euro cards with components. I think for these 102 routes it will fill several cake tins with components and it will be daunting complex. I have the idea that this could be made simpler with the usage of microprocessors. Has anyone realized something like that, or is there a source for a solution? I prefer a microprocessor ...
... topic: 517 Default for Inserting a Turnout posted: 6 Aug 2008 19:51 from: Bob Hobbs Hi I just looked at a helpful hints video showing the creation of a fragment of a plan to a drawing. When the insert turnout into plain track is chosen what is the default? Can that be changed. I model to North American standards with very different tie(sleeper) sizes and spacing. I have templates from someone that has gone to the effort to do both an 11 foot and a 16' 6" trunout along with a straight section of offset regular track. Thanks to whomever did this. I would like to be able to use one or the other of these turnout standards or another that I may obtain or design as the turnout insert into the plain track. Is this possible? How can it be done? Do I have to reset this every time or will it be stored in the box file? Bob Hobbs- he of 10000 questions Ottawa, Canada posted: 6 Aug 2008 21:06 from: ...
... topic: 2909 Straight Diverging route on a turnout with contraflexure posted: 8 Aug 2016 05:45 from: mightbe Hi all, I've finally been prompted to give in and register--the primary motivation being that, for the first time, I have a question that I haven't been able to find an answer to. I'm toying with ideas for a P4 test track and decided I should include a slip of some sort. Going for ease and aesthetic value, I opted for a 'double track with trailing connection to siding' sort of arrangement. Additionally I put the whole thing on a curve which transitions to straight track at each end. (the idea being that the test track can be tarted up and used as a photo plank as well). Due to the small size, one turnout and the slip lie within a transition. What I want is for the diverging route of the lower turnout to be completely straight, and I'd prefer a B8 (ish) or something that doesn't require a switched diamond within the slip. I ...
... topic: 1256 Two A7 turnouts, both straight, but different minimum radii posted: 29 Sep 2010 20:12 from: Richard Spratt the two turnouts in the box file are part of a fiddleyard. Both are A7s, both are straight, one LH, one RH, but the RH has a minimum radius of 1919mm and the LH is 1770mm. What's different? Am I mad? But they ought to be the same? Attachment: attach_892_1256_different_radii_10 _09_29_2008_05.box 329 posted: 29 Sep 2010 20:42 from: Martin Wynne Richard Spratt wrote: the two turnouts in the box file are part of a fiddleyard. Both are A7s, both are straight, one LH, one RH, but the RH has a minimum radius of 1919mm and the LH is 1770mm. What's different? Am I mad? But they ought to be the same? Hi Richard, One has a generic type of V-crossing and the other has a regular type of V-crossing: gen_xing.gif reg_xing.gif Full details at: http://www.templot.com/martweb/ ...
... topic: 1785 Tandem turnout- Help required posted: 13 Jan 2012 23:39 from: r_wilton Hi I've been trying to turn the RH turnout shown here into a tandem turnout without much success. I've looked at the Tandem video but get lost halfway through. 2200_131831_110000000.png I want a second LH turnout before the RH one. Can any one help? I've attached a box file of the above section. Regards Ray. Attachment: attach_1311_1785_group_2012_01_13 _2320_43.box 208 posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:37 from: Alan McMillan Hi Ray Is this what you have in mind? If it is, I'll do a finished version for you. Regards Alan Attachment: attach_1312_1785_R_Wilton_Tandem.b ox 244 Last edited on 14 Jan 2012 12:39 by Alan McMillan posted: 14 Jan 2012 15:37 from: r_wilton Hi Alan. Yes, that looks perfect, very kind of you to offer to finish it off. Ray. posted: 14 Jan 2012 16:47 from: Alan McMillan I'll get to it on Monday. Alan posted: 16 Jan 2012 09:23 ...
... topic: 491 Setting the diverging stock rail posted: 14 Jul 2008 18:16 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, I have replied to a message on RMweb with some notes about setting the curved (diverging) stock rail for REA switches. It's probably worth repeating them here. Isambard Kingdom Brunel wrote: I seem to be having problems with the "SET", does anyone have or can someone take a photo of the "SET" on an actual turnout. The best pictures I can find so far are in Rod Cameron's post at: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p =190472#p190472 Here I have marked up an extract from Rod's picture: stock_rail_rea.jpg The common REA bullhead A, B, etc. switches are "semi-curved" designs. For an ordinary straight turnout, that means there is a straight portion over the length of the tapered planing (machining) on the switch blade, and only beyond that the rails are curved. Here's a diagram to explain it: set_bend_rea.png Straight turnout: ...
... you should always set the required track centres dimension for the control template. Or at least check it. Click the tools> adjacent track centres... menu item: 2_272006_300000000.png (In the next program update I will be adding a note of the current settings directly in the menu for convenience -- shown boxed red above. But it's not there yet. The current settings are always shown on the information dialog, but it's quite quick just to click the menu item above regardless.) There are separate settings for the turnout side (TS) and main side (MS) of the track, as in prototype practice. (6ft and 10ft way, i.e. 11ft-2in and 15ft-2in centres). However the default settings in Templot use the same dimensions for both in keeping with traditional model railway practice for space saving. Knowledgeable users re-set them differently as required. The switch-on defaults vary with the different gauge settings. The "finescale" gauges such as EM, 0-MF, etc., default ...
... should I start with? posted: 3 Apr 2009 15:25 from: BruceNordstrand Howdy all I have a new install of Windoze Xp and Templot so I can work on a new plan a friend of mine designed. This is stage 1 of a double deck layout in my garage (pic attached) I have a BMP file all ready to load into Templot as a background image but frankly, I do not know where to start. You see, there is not many straight sections in this plan and very few straight turnouts. Would you suggest I try manipulating a turnout to fit and go from there or start with some plain track sections and insert turnouts into that? I am still very green behind the ears when it comes to Templot so please be gentle... Cheers Bruce Attachment: attach_535_778_RFW-Garage.png 205 Last edited on 4 Apr 2009 01:02 by BruceNordstrand posted: 3 Apr 2009 15:40 from: Paul Boyd Hi Bruce You say you are green with Templot- have you worked your way through the tutorials? Before ...
... topic: 91 Turnout selection for high speed diverging route posted: 19 Jun 2007 03:29 from: BTuckey Hi, I have a situation on a planned layout where two tracks split out into four. After the junction, the two straight lines go from 'Up and Down Main' into 'Up and Down Slow' whilst the two diverging lines become the 'Up and Down Fast'. This is because the two centre tracks (Up and Down Slow) climb up an incline before crossing over the Up Fast to run into a Terminus. This gives the unusual(?) scenario of the two diverging lines being the high speed ones. If it survives the posting, the track diagram is as follows: -- -- -- -- Up Fast------------ -- -Up Fast--------/---------Up Slow----------- -- -Down Fast-- ...
118. Dual gauge turnouts
... topic: 3037 Dual gauge turnouts posted: 7 Jun 2017 16:48 from: George Ray Several years ago I produced some dual gauge turnout 5" and 7 1/4" templates for our local Model Engineering Society of which I am a member. The requirement has now arisen to produce some more bespoke turnouts. I still have the original box file but the difference is such that I think I really need to start again. I started with a 7 1/4" turnout then tried to align a 5" gauge turnout on top to start to develop the necessary partial templates. However I can't find the notch and peg positions that allow the main rail to be common for both turnouts. Help please. I also need to be able for the turnout side rail to be the common rail for another turnout. The original templates were produced on v91c but I dont think this should have made a difference I just have forgotten how I did it.Any help gratefully received. posted: 7 Jun 2017 19:38 from: Martin Wynne Hi ...
... topic: 3079 A ready-to-use 00 switch? posted: 14 Sep 2017 16:35 from: Martin Wynne Looking at the switch in the Peco advert for their new turnouts: post-1103-0 -13730300-1505402082.jpg© Peco it seems to be very acceptable within the limits of RTR production. I can imagine some track handbuilders might want to chop this part off to re-use in other formations with larger radii and flatter crossing angles. There's a choice of left and right hand. It's clearly a flexible switch with solid blades, rather than the existing loose-heel stampings which I was expecting to see. It's unfortunate that they have gone for a machined notch in the stock rail and thick blade tips seemingly machined on the back only. And the switch tips shouldn't be in fresh air overlapping the toe timber. They might be able to fix that in production. Or it might be possible to trim them back. But I've seen far worse in handbuilt track before now, and you could hardly expect more at ...
... idea of extending the scenic sections down each side and then building a double junction leading to a new fiddle yard outside the existing one. It has the advantage that we could finish the new scenic parts in stages e.g. do the 'Holyhead end first and then the 'Chester' end second. There's no problem in losing the section you identify- it is where the dock branch joins the fiddle yard and we will re-position this to lead into the new fiddle yard. We're not too worried about the need for high speed turnouts- in our experience, as long as we keep within the 1200 minimum radius constraint, then trains will happily run at way over maximum line speed. The Holyhead-Euston express, long-term resident on road 16, regularly negotiates the trailing and facing A6 part of the tandem turnout plus return curve without difficulties. As long as we keep the double junction in the fiddle yard rather than as part of the scenic section then we don't need to worry about appearances. We also need to bear in mind possible constraints ...
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