... of skewing and stretching but I'm very pleased with the result. I'm going to work out more accurate stretcher bar locations and confirm the track centres of the 4 lines within the Brunel part of the shed next. The track centres are important as supporting columns for the drawing offices above were located between the lines in the original carriage/ loco shed part. I'm still new to Templot really so any tips or suggests would be gratefully received. I hope to keep you posted! Cheers, Alex originally dated: 2008-03-11 00:12:43____ from: Paul Boyd Looks like an interesting project. I lived in Bristol for most of my life until I managed to escape, and I think it's a shame and somewhat ironic that the old station is just a car park now. As far as track spacing goes, this was originally built with broad gauge, and I vaguely remember seeing an engraving that shows four broad gauge tracks, so that should give you an idea. originally dated: 2008-03-11 ...

... one has the means to run it? Where do you think you will be running Templot in 10 years time? Will it be necessary to chase the family off the big media screen in the front room -- because despite a house full of gadgetry there is nowhere else to run it? Or will it be possible to plug one of those digital photo frames into the kitchen toaster and run Templot on there? Answers on a postcard -- if you've still got one. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Nov 2010 11:07 from: Jonathan Wells I use a laptop- in fact my last 2 computers have been laptops rather than desktops. I can't see anyone using an iPod or whatever to run Templot. posted: 27 Nov 2010 11:12 from: rodney_hills Martin, Do I detect a tiny bit of doom and gloom here? Surely a domestic LAPTOP will do the job, the same one as many folks wil have for emails, web browsing, photo collection, etc, etc. If a large screen is desired a ...

... what he perceives as the less than clear path for doing so. To people who simply want to continue to use the program as they always have, these are not unreasonable viewpoints, which the fact that Martin has reasons for adopting this approach don't negate. So I suggest that rather than huff and puff at a message which represents the honest experience of one user, people should think constructively about the issues raised. Cheers Nigel Last edited on 24 Jun 2012 16:54 by Nigel Brown posted: 24 Jun 2012 17:11 from: Dave M If he had voiced his issues "CONSTRUCTIVELY' and via the right channel....they might! Nigel Brown wrote: As one who knows Andrew through the 3mm Society, I should point out that he is a long standing user of Templot, has taken the trouble to get to grips with it, isn't one of those who overload this site with complaints about things they haven't seriously tried, and pretty obviously wishes to continue to use the product which he thinks quite highly of. Moreover, he ...

... topic: 333 Printing on continuous roll paper via a dxf file posted: 11 Feb 2008 19:42 from: Gordon S I have finished my layout design which is 5.6m square. Part of the layout is a large terminus 5.6m long and just under 1m wide. I have grouped all the elements of the terminus together and used the export dxf file process to send a file to a print company who are endeavouring to print the terminus plan on continuous roll paper. The problem I have is that they are only seeing an A3 plan and not the full size. I have read the dfx help notes and sent both a "scale unchecked" version and another where I have checked the "scale" box and seen that the scale is set at 100%, both with the same result, they are only seeing an A3 file. Any ideas? Has anyone generated a large plan using dfx files? I have asked Martin and he can see no reason for it but suggested posting here. I will have to mail the file if required ...

... ? I already started the program so don't need to click again. On top of that I have to click Continue on the next menu to bypass some setups for fonts. Next I have to click on "Program Information". Why is all this necessary? Ready, Steady, Click starts the template generator running, or allows you a rapid escape if you launched the program in error. You can by-pass all the startup dialogs by holding down the ENTER key. regards, Martin. posted: 19 Jan 2011 11:02 from: richard_t Martin Wynne wrote: 4. When I start the program, why do I have to click "Ready, Steady, CLICK.."? I already started the program so don't need to click again. On top of that I have to click Continue on the next menu to bypass some setups for fonts. Next I have to click on "Program Information". Why is all this necessary? Ready, Steady, Click starts the template generator running, or allows you a rapid escape ...

... just over 5 feet. The difficulty with the footprint is caused by needing to give the second set of blades room to open. The only alternative might be a genuine three way with the blades all together. Alan Attachment: attach_605_911_LMS_Tandem_for_R_La mbert_V3.box 494 Last edited on 27 Jul 2009 10:46 by Alan McMillan posted: 27 Jul 2009 10:52 from: Richard Lambert Hi Alan We are indeed. What would a genuine 3 way look like...if I haven't exhausted your goodwill yet. Yours Richard posted: 27 Jul 2009 11:04 from: Alan McMillan Hi Richard Here's a genuine three way. I've had to increase the largest radius to prevent the smallest from reducing too much. The length is slightly increased as the smallest turnout's crossing rail was in danger of fouling with one of the check rails. See what you think. Alan Attachment: attach_606_911_LMS_Tandem_for_R_La mbert_V4.box 463 Last edited on 27 Jul 2009 11:05 by Alan McMillan posted: 27 Jul 2009 11:15 from: Alan McMillan Also try this one- I have figured out a way ...

... topic: 1076 Templot forum emails not threading anymore posted: 11 Mar 2010 18:15 from: Paul Boyd Is it me, or have Templot forum emails lost their threading info since some time yesterday? I installed Thunderbird 3 yesterday so at first I thought that was the problem, but other email groups are still threading correctly, as is usenet. It's only the Templot stuff that doesn't thread. Has anyone else noticed this? There's always been a problem where the first post in a topic sits in one thread and all the replies sit in another, but now each email sits in its own "thread" posted: 11 Mar 2010 18:48 from: kenbec Paul Boyd wrote: Is it me, or have Templot forum emails lost their threading info since some time yesterday? I installed Thunderbird 3 yesterday so at first I thought that was the problem, but other email groups are still threading correctly, as is usenet. It's only the Templot stuff that doesn't thread. Has anyone else noticed this? There's always been a problem where ...

... topic: 3104 Diagram/ drawing discrepancy. posted: 11 Oct 2017 17:34 from: Damien Morris So I went under the presumption that branch line after you said Martin, was 10ft. I did some random math and blew up the drawing by x1.08. It is the difference between 9mm UK N gauge and true scale gauge of 9.7mm d7b12ef08fa160a3a7ba18be164580cb.p ng By the off chance the branch lines up, so ka-ching? posted: 11 Oct 2017 18:14 from: Martin Wynne Damien Morris wrote: So I went under the presumption that branch line after you said Martin, was 10ft. I did some random math and blew up the drawing by x1.08. It is the difference between 9mm UK N gauge and true scale gauge of 9.7mm Hi Damien, That looks about right: Double -track running lines- 6ft way (134" track centres between them). Loops and sidings alongside- 10ft way (182" track centres from running lines). The track gauge is irrelevant, you need to calculate based on the scale. ...

... mean where the blades that form the diamond move like on turnouts, to set the route? From a construction point of view do these have to be be constructed in any specific way? That's right. In fact they are a lot easier to build, being little more than two short turnouts toe-to-toe. The only downside being the need for two extra point motors, fitted very close together. So some thought needed on the baseboard framing in that area. regards, Martin. posted: 12 May 2016 11:19 from: Martin Wynne Hi Rich, I managed to fit in an outside slip road, but it is down to 49" radius which is getting towards the sensible bottom limit for main line 0 gauge: 2_120606_510000001.png 2_120606_500000000.png An outside slip involves far more partial templates than an inside slip, because it requires two additional V-crossings. I thought you may like to see how it is made up( .box file below). If you hold down the SHIFT key, or put the CAPS LOCK on, ...

... 1:32 switches used here. But that can have radius consequences if the slip is curved. However, you don't really need any of this at present. Like timber shoving, it is a waste of effort adding slip switches and slip roads to a diamond-crossing until the track planning is finalised (except perhaps to check that the radius will be acceptable). Add the slip roads when you are sure the diamond-crossing is not going to be changed. regards, Martin. Attachment: attach_126_228_00bf_dslip7.box 488 posted: 11 Nov 2007 12:09 from: Gordon S Thanks for the file Martin. That will certainly help me in the simple planning stages. Much appreciated. Just one question though. I have opened the file and the slip appears no problem but there is a red light warning on the information panel that the turnout radius is just 18". I'm a little surprised by this. Perhaps you can clarify for me? posted: 11 Nov 2007 16:36 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: I have opened the ...