... Trevor, I was just about to post this, when your latest message popped up. First let me say, I applaud you determination to do the job yourself, as one learns best by doing things ones self. In addition of course, we also learn by example, hence my input of a sample slip. Now, having again looked at your box file, I am a little concerned that the flow of the inner (where the slip diamond is part of) curving main running line is not aligned properly to give a good flow. This makes the assumption that there are two curved main running lines parallel to each other. If the assumption is correct, then the flow is not quite right. Also I must point out, that I am not aware of your overall layout plan, so can only go on my own assumptions. As an illustration of what I am referring to, see the screenshot PNG images below. In the image, I have arranged the lower yellow main running line to be in position as your original templates ...

... W wrote: but any turnouts will have N-gauge flangeways and not be compatible with the 00 ones. Hi Tony, That's not the way to go, because the scales will be mixed -- a recipe for a total mess. Ian, ignore all the N gauge settings. For the narrow-gauge set to 00-SF and then change the track gauge to 9mm. You can do that at gauge> modify current settings>, or you can create a custom gauge/scale setting. That will also give you a common rail on one side. cheers, Martin. posted: 14 Sep 2019 18:08 from: Tony W Hi Martin. That was what I was trying to imply, obviously not very clearly. Regards Tony. posted: 16 Sep 2019 08:27 from: RedgateModels Martin Wynne wrote: Tony W wrote: but any turnouts will have N-gauge flangeways and not be compatible with the 00 ones. Hi Tony, That's not the way to go, because the scales will be mixed -- ...

... the track that is closer to the camera, unless it is completely buried. I also wonder how you would fix the chairs to the blocks. Chemical anchors would not have been available and I would have thought expansion bolts were not available either, so how would you make a secure fixing into stone? Some sort of ragged stud fixed in mortar? From experience of gate hinges pulling out of stone pillars I know that, even today, it is not always easy to get a secure fixing into stone. The dates you give for non-fishplated joints are also interesting. This line opened in 1882, which is a lot later than the 1850's (UK) and 1857 (for the Parramatta line) that you mention for non-fishplated joints. Arthur posted: 18 Apr 2016 02:00 from: Matt M. Hi Arthur, Development of the Permanent Way during the early 1800's is a complex and fast developing subject. A lot of it was by trial and error. And it changed a lot over a 40 year period. Don't ...

... to learn the whole thing. I've yet to attempt a slip or a tandem turnout, simply because I haven't needed them, but I'm confident that if I should need them I'll be able to tackle them; there will be fair amount of work involved, but with complex items that's to be expected. A thought. The scale I work in, 3mm/ft, is a modeller's scale; if you want something you build it, as there's nothing ready built available (although there's a lot of components and kits which give you a hand). The thing about being a successful modeller is that you need the willingness and an appetite for trying things out; give it a go, in other words. This doesn't suit everybody; some people want it all done for them, they really want something like the offerings from say Bachmann in 4mm/ft. I suspect it's the same with Templot; some people really need to stick to Peco, and some have trouble even with that. Cheers Nigel posted: 14 Mar 2015 15:09 ...

... line. This might cause "resentment" :specs:- for example, I spent a week of spare time building a complex junction with half a million irregular diamonds- (well, almost 200 partial templates) which I posted in this forum- only to find that someone else has got you to do it for them. there might be two reasons why I do not respond to posts requesting help... 1. you beat me to it 2. I am not confident that I have the right answer to give. What to do about it???? I suggest some changes to the "rules" in the forum. Firstly, there should be an area of the forum in which you DO NOT RESPOND. All requests for feedback/ constructive criticisms on layout design etc should be addressed there only- any of us could and should do this stuff. Secondly, responses to requests for help on use of the software should be restricted to giving people a reference to an "on-line" manual. This way, ...

... preference....and you go to such care to look after the colours when printing Cheers posted: 9 Apr 2013 20:22 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, Paul, As a matter of interest, why do you use black& white rather than grey shades? That uses very little more black ink and provides a much clearer template print. regards, Martin. posted: 9 Apr 2013 21:10 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin I set my ancient Canon i850 to use Fast mode by default. Grey shades gives a dithered, fuzzy output whereas B&W still gives a crisper print, although the inline, low-res image may not be that clear. 105_091601_090000000.jpg Grey on the left, B&W on the right. I haven't changed the rail infill setting, but on the B&W image there is no infill (which is what I want), whereas on the grey image I would also have to remember to change the rail infill to blank as well as the timbers. It has to be said though ...

... connect with the outside of the switch heel. I'm modelling the Caledonian and looking at the distance between the switch heels and the stock rails in the pointwork in the pictures of Brechin station trackwork in this message in a thread in the CRA forum... http://www.crassoc.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f =6 &t =415&p =2466&hilit=boxing#p2466...the distance would appear to be around the width of the rail, or about 2.2mm in P-32, which would give more than adequate clearance for the back of the flanges. Any comments? Jim. posted: 5 Nov 2015 14:39 from: Nigel Brown Jim Thinks it's a common problem. I'm into 3mm finescale, and generally move the switch heel at least one sleeper spacing towards the frog. In fact as far as I remember to be on the safe side I use two sleeper spacings (Haven't built any for a bit). Cheers Nigel posted: 5 Nov 2015 15:09 from: Jim Guthrie Nigel Brown wrote ...

... the tip isn't opening far enough. It should open by about 1.75mm for 00 gauge. A good way to check this is with a 20p coin -- see: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49161-first-attempt-at-handbuilt-track-a -complete-novice%E2%80%99s-experience/#entry560207 or 2. you made the tip area too flexible. Always leave the foot of the rail intact on the inside at the blade tips to give the blade some stiffness there. or 3. you didn't leave a long enough length of blade to flex. If none of the above explain the problem, perhaps you could post a bit more information about it. regards, Martin. posted: 22 Nov 2013 08:35 from: roythebus Thanks for the replies. It could be the radius of the curve is not sharp enough, and the tips of the blades are too close to the vee. I think I used B8 for the blades and vees, maybe ...

... to the tight constraints of a small layout and wanting enough room to fit a small 0-6 -0 and a couple of wagons in the head shunt, 3 wagons in the inside loop and a sector plate which will take a loco and 3 wagons I have dipped below this on some parts. I have just about finished shoving the timbers, so thought I would upload both files for some feedback and perhaps someone with more knowledge than me could polish up the 3-Way to a better standard than I have or give some advice on how to improve. As always, thanks in advance Josh Attachment: attach_2420_3019_Small_7mm_Layout_- _Spaced_3_Way.box 356 posted: 3 May 2017 10:31 from: Josh C And here is the other file with the 3 Way where I think the switches are too close. I would also appreciate any feedback on how I have shove the timbers, I have taken a different approach on the two files on how the 3 way and turnout would interlace. Attachment: attach_2421_3019_Small_7mm_Layout_- _To_Close_3_Way.box 289 posted: 4 May ...

... of the form. This text is called an object's Caption. Generally the text which appears on the screen on a button, next to tickbox, etc., is called its caption. As you can see I have set this to "Trial Program For Derek". As it is typed in the Object Inspector it appears on the form. I then saved the project so far, such as it is, by clicking File> Save As... on the top window. This is a bit tedious, but gives you a chance to set up the file names for this project. You need only do this once. There are several files to be saved in our new folder, each one will appear in turn in the Save dialog: The project file has the extension .lpr and contains the code for the main executable startup program. I called it derek_project.lpr The same name will be used for several other files, such as the final executable program, derek_project.exe Then the file containing the unit must be named and saved. The file has ...