... crossovers. *this is a legacy from the earlier use of 3" wide rail. Looking at the 1936 map of Moretonhampstead, it is clear that the platform release crossover has been changed from the earlier maps. It is longer, and moved under the train shed, presumably to make a longer loco release. The question is, when did that renewal take place? The GWR introduced their range of flexible switches (including C) in the early 1930s. So it's feasible that by 1936 one of those had been installed brand new at the terminus of the Moretonhampstead branch. Feasible, but not I think very likely, unless you have direct evidence? The renewal may have taken place earlier, and even if not, it's far more likely that a second-hand old-type switch would have been used, possibly resulting from the use of a new C switch on the main lines somewhere else. Fortunately the 1936 map shows the switch toe marks at both end of the crossover, so by trial and error we can arrive at a turnout ...

... switch and crossing chairs you gain a lot of extra design flexibility. Or maybe: 2_120509_570000000.png which provides a more substantial first fix to the timber, but a more fiddly second fix. Also the outer jaw part may be difficult to sprue and find a strong adhesive for. cheers, Martin. posted: 12 May 2018 09:38 from: Stephen Freeman I can always use the remainder up next time I need to do some rivetted track I think rail dimensions are bound to vary slightly from batch to batch as well as brand to brand. With C&L chairs it doesn't matter too much on the whole though I seem to remember there being complaints about C&L code 125 raIl and Exactoscale slide chairs and how users had found Peco code 124 a better fit. I don't know whether it was the chairs or the rail at fault. I only normally use C&L chairs in 7mm except sometimes for bridge chairs- depends on the spec required. I can see the advantage of 3D printing for special chairs and the Off the Rails ...

... about milling the common crossings, I invested in the £76 model from Axminster. After some experimentation and following your drawings I have now successfully made a number of different common crossings using this flat bed sander. It's proved to be a very versatile tool in other areas as well. I would recommend it. regards Charles posted: 27 Apr 2008 21:17 from: GeoffJones Hi Martin I have the a Machine Mart Clarke Belt/Disc sander, almost certainly the same model as the £76 Axminster one just a different branding. (They also offer the smaller one as well) I find it one of the most useful tools in the workshop. I have the belt running vertically and the table permanently attached for use with the belt. I never use the disc. The discs are self adhesive and are a real pain to get off when they are worn; and if you want to change to a different grit that's the end of that disc. Changing belts is easy. I can also recommend the service from Machine Mart. I recently ...

... topic: 262 Templot updates posted: 25 Nov 2007 19:23 from: dickc Hi, I'm a brand new user of Templot (Nov 2007), downloading Version 0.74 from the Templot web site. The web site (dated November 2006) mentioned that an upgrade to 0.82d was available but advised that the upgrade should not be carried out until 0.74 was mastered. I now notice from the Templot Club site that there has been a string of upgrades since then with the latest one being 0.92b. Two questions spring to mind therefore. Does the advice about staying with 0.74 still hold? If not can I upgrade directly from 0.74 to 0.92b or do I have install all previous updates first? Dick posted: 25 Nov 2007 23:25 from: Jim Guthrie dickc wrote: Hi, I'm a brand new user of Templot (Nov 2007), downloading Version 0.74 from the Templot web site. The web site (dated November 2006) mentioned that an upgrade to 0.82d was available but advised that the upgrade should not be carried out until 0.74 ...

... old-fashioned mechanical drives!! I am a bit paranoid about backups, having lost quite a lot of work once. Fortunately even then I had an off-site drive but that was about 12 months out of date, I think. It saddens me when I frequently see people desperately trying to recover data, or they lose their phone that apparently have precious photos with no backup. Nigel- I felt the same about SSD reliability, but they've come a long way, fast. I still prefer to buy the branded ones, and I'd certainly avoid ones that seem too cheap, but a decent SSD will come with monitoring tools and very effective error correction. A product we sell at work has had bog-standard SSDs fitted since March 2013, and we've not had a single failure in that time- that helped my decision for my own PC and laptop. An SSD has transformed my laptop from being something I was on the verge of throwing out to something I can actually use, and my desktop performance has improved massively. Motherboard ...

... Martin Wynne Not strictly relevant to this web site, but many members may be interested. Copied from: http://www.pecopublications.co.uk/peco-anounces-2016-new-items-programme.html identifier%283%29.jpg Peco announces 2016 new items programme Peco – which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year – has revealed its plans for several new products in its 2016 Spring Report, which was published to coincide with the manufacturer's presence at the recent Nürnberg Toy Fair in Germany. The manufacturer's headline announcement is that it is developing brand new code 75 Streamline bullhead track for OO. The new flexible wooden-sleeper track (ref.SL-108F) will be representative of the type which was commonplace across the UK rail-network throughout the steam era, seeing use on both mainlines and secondary routes. Indeed, bullhead track can still be found today on some parts of the national network. Bullhead%20001%20CU.jpg The new bullhead track will be fully compatible with the firm's existing code 75 flat-bottom Streamline range, but will feature proportionally greater spacing between ...

... those modellers who build their own track start using the special chairs, but I have seen first hand the reluctance of all but a few to take up on this idea, track builders are a very small community within our hobby, those using special chairs then are a small community of those building track. Looking at the customer demography of model railways is older modellers stuck in their ways and unwilling to change, by in large wanting to buy in person not mail order. Whether its deserved or not C&L is a brand that a majority of its customers enjoy and are deeply loyal to. Granted some are completely hacked off with, but thats life I have seen a great improvement with C&L over the past few months, losing Exactoscale rather than be a great financial loss in my opinion free up Phil's time by reducing the product range and duplication and open new avenues for the shows The fact of Exactoscale's temporary unavailability is not a decision made by Phil. Somethings which seem to be financially detrimental end up being a blessing. Hopefully in ...

... reliably in industrial and medical equipment, see: http://www.amtron.com/USB_flash_disk.htm but obviously they cost a lot more. If you use the cheapo memory sticks available in the High Street and from Amazon, etc., do make regular backups somewhere else. Also, don't be too ambitious on capacity, because reliability drops rapidly at higher capacities. A 1GB memory stick is more than enough for anything you are likely to need in Templot. It's easy enough to use a different one for other things. I have several branded 1GB memory sticks which I have been using for years, and so far I haven't had any failures. regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Lost templates 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 to top of page Please read this ...

... it's not massively so and that to ensure its continued survival it may need to downsize and if that means we have to accept slower ordering due to less staff then that's better than closure, surely. Derek I think you are spot on with this reply, personally I think the biggest mill stone round the neck of the business was the premises. I am certain with an owner concentrating on the core business (C &L and Exactoscale track) from a much smaller unit specialising in mail order and presence at appropriate shows the brand could be profitable and perhaps even developed A great pity from the point of the staff who will be loosing their jobs and I wish them well, but the lease is coming to an end and Peters health is such that he cannot run the business The stand will be at Alley Pally at the end of the month (Orders to be picked up must be in by Monday next week) and I think it will also be at Railex in May posted: 11 Mar 2017 11:35 from: Hayfield madscientist wrote: ...

... this is not it. For that you need to look at models such as the Dremel Digilab range (and pay more). All that having been said, I'm confident that I will eventually get some successful results from the BIBO, using code from Templot. cheers, Martin. posted: 9 Dec 2018 21:03 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Thanks for your feedback on the printer. I can't say I am surprised it didn't work straight out of the box as you hoped. Feedback from others on most brands seems to imply that is normal. Printing in layers with movement of the plate( z-axis) between each layer isn't exactly great for track bases as you mention. Is the software not clever enough to be able to specify which chunks to print and in which order whilst avoiding banging the nozzles into previously printed stuff? I will be impressed when the first Templot 3D print emerges from your printer. Rob P.S. Just taken delivery of a large order of Exactoscale chairs....I will stick to traditional methods while ...