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... Help notes to be the most helpful for everyone. I hope this diagram explains it. Slip roads are added to a diamond-crossing to provide a direct connection between the two tracks. A diamond-crossing with one slip road is called a single-slip. A diamond-crossing with two slip roads is called a double-slip. The underlying diamond-crossing remains the same and is the base formation which is used for all the geometrical layout design work. slip_road.png A slip road (shown here in red) comprises a pair of switches, one of each hand, and the two rails linking them. In Templot a diamond-crossing is comprised of two half-diamond templates, and a slip road links from the main road of one half-diamond to the diagonal road of the other half-diamond. The slip road is overlaid on the diamond-crossing as three partial templates. The slip switch templates are created by shortening ordinary turnout templates. The linking rails are an ordinary plain track template without any timbering. The slip ...
... in Templot. Comments and suggestions welcome, but don't leave it too long or I may have moved on to something else. I'm minded to stop using the term "irregular" diamond-crossing because it has the potential to be confused with an error condition. Instead I'm thinking of calling them "curviform" diamond-crossings. We can't simply call them "curved" because of course a regular diamond-crossing can be curved. Comments welcome: Make Ladder Crossover A ladder track is one which crosses running lines diagonally, comprised of a string of diamond-crossings and/or slips. In Templot a ladder is created by clicking the tools> make ladder crossover menu item repeatedly, once for each diamond-crossing. This makes it possible to change the adjacent track spacing for each diamond-crossing (geometry> adjacent track centres... menu item) as necessary. If slip roads are needed, they are added to the diamond-crossings afterwards. There are two types of ladder track: 1. In a regular ladder, the ...
... REGULAR ladder..." and a diamond with regular vees is created. Hi Richard, It is working as intended: 2_271516_210000000.png curviform ladder track in Templot They are the right way round, but it's important to read the notes -- click the white bar: 2_271511_410000000.png Which shows these notes. Note the bit I have marked red -- if you created a regular ladder you must have been starting from a regular V-crossing: Make Ladder A "ladder" track is one which crosses multiple running lines diagonally, comprised of a string of diamond-crossings and/or slips. In Templot a ladder is created by clicking the TOOLS> MAKE LADDER menu item repeatedly, once for each diamond-crossing. This makes it possible to change the adjacent track spacing for each diamond-crossing (GEOMETRY> ADJACENT TRACK CENTRES... menu item) as necessary. If slip roads are needed, they are added to the diamond-crossings afterwards. There are two types of ladder track: 1. In a REGULAR ladder, the diagonal ...
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... customize a turnout for 7mm scale, 14mm narrow-gauge. Details at: topic 376 regards, Martin. posted: 22 Mar 2008 06:10 from: Bruce Wilson I am trying to make a template for a WDLR 30 m radius turnout. David Woodcock on the O14 yahoo group provided the following information" Since Bruce asks about the 30 metre radius points in particular, I will attempt to give some approximate dimensions which all relate to the straight stock rail: First section (with point blades)- 300 cm long comprising 52.5 cm plain straight 175 cm point blades (which are both straight and planed straight) with diverging stock rail curved at 29.4 metres nominal radius 72.5 cm straight with diverging rails curved at 29.4/30 metres nominal radius Second section (plain straight and curved diverging tracks interlaced)- 200 cm long Third section with crossing and wing and check rails- 250 cm long Crossing nose occurs at 150 cm Diverging track is straight for approximately 50 cm before and 75 cm after crossing nose, otherwise curved WIng rails are 100 cm long ...
... points I have completed the straight forward continuous run, which is an integral part of my layout. Does this mean I won't be able to use Templot to create my points the way I would like them as I would like to replace the points I have already installed and I am about to embark on the next level, literally a new height level, which I had intended to make into a fairly complex shunting and services level. Afterwards there will be two further even higher levels, one at each end, which will comprise my major urban areas and passenger terminals. This is my aim if I live long enough I should have made it more clear that I wasn't talking about stripping Peco points, I was referring to the 2 x 3 foot lengths of nickel silver rail in each piece of Peco Flextrack of which I have quite a few boxes. I might add that the scratch building of locomotives and rolling stock holds no interest for me but I am looking forward to the scenic devolpment part of my layout later. I will certainly check out ...
... . These files can contain multiple items, and can include captions and other text explanations, scalebars, etc., as separate items which do not need to be cropped from the image object before use. In addition, objects can be combined to create more complex items, including native sketchboard vector graphics items in combination with bitmaps. There is a separate copyboard window in which SK9 files can be opened, and from which individual items can be copied and pasted onto the sketchboard itself. Here for example I created a combined item comprising your water tank and my scruffy goods shed as raster bitmaps, and I added on a cattle dock which was created as a vector graphic in sketchboard itself: 2_160302_190000000.png This combined item was copied and pasted onto the trackplan in sketchboard, and scaled and rotated as a single item. Here is the view back on the workpad: 2_160303_270000000.png One point I would like to stress is, I think when people do draw any images, it is advisable they should, where possible draw to scale, particularly if the drawing is of ...
... of my layout in its early stages might be useful for an intermediate example of flowing curves but simple formations, but I'm sure you can find something better. Cheers Nigel Attachment: attach_2246_2859_p150.jpg 533 posted: 20 Mar 2016 00:27 from: Tony W Hi Martin. Re reading the original brief, I think we could be missing the gist of what BRM are after, which is what advantages are to be gained from using technology to our advantage, Templot in this case, as opposed to other methods. For me this comprises numerous benefits. As Templot recreates model track using prototype data, the resulting trackwork will have a more realistic appearance than can otherwise be achieved. A basic understanding of how prototype track is specified helps. Its flexibility allows practically any prototypical formation to be designed and subsequently constructed accurately in any scale/ gauge combination. It is primarily an aid to scratch building track and this it does without equal in my view. As opposed to using preprinted templates or drawing your design by hand, as was done previously, Templot allows design ...
... :48 from: David R Martin Wynne wrote: Bear in mind that is all 7mm/ft scale, so not directly comparable with Andy's 4mm stuff. I assume Shapeways cost is based on volume of material? Martin, Volume of material is one of the cost variables used by Shapeways for pricing their acrylic FUD and FXD materials; their other 3D-printed materials are priced in different ways depending upon the manufacturing processes involved. This table was published by Shapeways exactly a year ago: 100_090841_160000000.png All of the Off The Rails comprise just one part; I could save model material by not adding sprues but that would then cost an additional $1 per part- expensive keys and studbolts! If the last line of the table looks confusing, just read it as "height is more expensive than width or length". Don't forget to add postage, VAT and currency conversion to the above figures. Dave R Last edited on 9 May 2018 13:50 by David R posted: 9 May 2018 22:54 from: Rob Manchester David R wrote: ...
... ). Inadvertently, I closed/hid the Zoom?Pan box which is normally in the top RH of my screen& could fine no way of re-opening it. Storage Box or Information Box can be opened from a drop-down menu, but I could see nothing for t'other one. Of course, when Templot was closed, then re-opened, everything was again fine- but there must be a faster way? 2). This is far more puzzling& worrying. Deeply engrossed in complicated trackwork comprising a triple turnout, a half diamond& a single slip I started to SHOVE TIMBERS into the prototype locations. The initial adjustments were around the vees, the centre of the diamond,& the tips of the switch blades; having zeroed the first timber in each case, the others were located at the official spacings. Everything was going perfectly until...after about seven or eight timbers in every case, although the Shove Timbers box indicated the correct spacing, on the screen the sleepers were noticeably out of position ...
... running face was (the picture should make this clearer). This location of this set is important since this affects the switch angle. 100_090835_180000000.gif 3. Plane the front of the rails at angle to suit the wheel-flanges. This planing should be to the full flange-depth and rail-thickness at the end, tapering to nothing at the planing length. It is this bevelled edge which guides the wheels away from the stock rail. Again, the picture paints better than my words. 100_090836_380000000.gif 4. Top planing comprises two parts. Firstly three-eigths of an inch at the end tapering to nothing at 82% of the planing length. Secondly another three-eigths of an inch at the end tapering to nothing over a distance of about seven inches. 100_090835_410000000.gif 5. Radius the sharp edges along the running edge of the rail. Drill holes for fishplates and stretcher bars as required. 100_090836_060000000.gif 6. Remove all sharp edges and polish out any surface scratches. posted: 9 Dec 2015 14:09 from: madscientist David R flipping ...
... bond(s) you require with a description of the bond and I will do my best. Not sure what "closers" are, can you explain? Derrick posted: 15 Dec 2011 16:59 from: ESJAYTEE Hi Derrick and thanks you for the kind offer and for putting your site up in the first place. Closers are cut down bricks to fill/make up gaps in bond patterns to maintain dimension and in the structure I'm looking at usually a header brick reduced in width. The pattern I'm looking for comprises one course of headers, then three courses of stretchers then another of headers and so on and may be a garden wall bond iirc. it may be symptomatic of some form of OCD on my part but given the locations sparseness all the details seem so much more apparent so when i got to drawing up my notes and did a test structure with available plastic sheet it didn't look right. Anyway here's some visual fodder 2224_151157_480000000.jpg 2224_151159_040000000.jpg Cheers Steve posted: 15 Dec 2011 17:54 from: mike47j Unfortunatly there are too many ...
... topic: 2110 Sandwich Baseboard construction posted: 11 Nov 2012 09:20 from: PeterD Hi all, I am planning my layout which shall comprise 7 individual baseboards, all dimensioned at 5' 6" x 2' 6". I shall be using alignment dowels and clips to connect each baseboard. The problem that I need to resolve is that each baseboard will comprise two levels. The viewable part being on top with the fiddle yard sections below. The top sub baseboard will be of the open frame type whilst the bottom sub baseboad shall be a full width and depth sheet. Ideally, I need to be able to split the upper and lower levels to allow wiring and point motors fitted to each of the baseboard levels. My prefered baseboard material would be 9mm ply. Has anyone attempted this type of construction and/or can anyone please help me get started? I have played about with a number of ideas but have come to the conclusion that it would be better to check with fellow modellers first. Many thanks Peter posted: ...
... Instead, export your track plan as a series of PDF files, each containing only a few pages. Please note also that the output will contain only the pages on which there are track templates. If you want to include other pages, you must trick Templot by place a short dummy track template on each one. If you make it a "centre-line only" template, and only 0.5mm long, it will be almost invisible. And now that I've noticed it -- the label above reading Your PDF file comprises 23 pages: should read Your PDF export comprises 23 pages: Off to change it now. regards, Martin. posted: 28 Feb 2012 15:20 from: ESJAYTEE once again thanks for pointing me in the right direction- I'd missed that box completely (whats the emoticon for embarrassed village idiot?). Anyway test piece exported- 30 page a3 plan.... i know I know, you warned me about sizing, but I had to see what happens. Err preview had no problems so I ...
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... , I can go back to an earlier version and start again. Hope that helps Arthur posted: 28 Dec 2011 16:25 from: Phil O Hi Peter Don't expect to design a layout in a couple of day's. Work through all the tutorials, you will probably need to do this a few times to get the hang of it, I still use them from time to time. DO print out the 'F' key chart found in the HELP menu on Templot. Terminology is in Permanent Way speak ie a turnout comprises of a pair of switches and a crossing (this comprises of the V and wing rails) plus a pair of Guard or Check rails, lesser mortals call all of this a pair of points. Don't be afraid to ask if you run into problems we all do from time to time and mistakes I make loads of 'em. Cheers Phil posted: 28 Dec 2011 16:37 from: Petermac Thanks guys. Phil- I'm disappointed- I'd hoped I could plan my layout this weekend and build it next.. ...
... 19:18 from: Martin Wynne Hi Andy, I hope this diagram explains it. Slip roads are added to a diamond-crossing to provide a direct connection between the two tracks. A diamond-crossing with one slip road is called a single-slip. A diamond-crossing with two slip roads is called a double-slip. The underlying diamond-crossing remains the same and is the base formation which is used for all the geometrical layout design work. slip_road.png A slip road (shown here in red) comprises a pair of switches, one of each hand, and the two rails linking them. In Templot a diamond-crossing is comprised of two half-diamond templates, and a slip road links from the main road of one half-diamond to the diagonal road of the other half-diamond. The slip road is overlaid on the diamond-crossing as three partial templates. There is a tutorial for slips at: single-slip tutorial. regards, Martin. posted: 15 Mar 2012 20:03 from: ...
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... exit, so avoiding the need to do a lot of timber shoving. The same trick can be used on a branch track, but in that case you must do it yourself, Templot doesn't do it for you. Rolling rails is CTRL+ F4 mouse action -- it works only for plain track, so you may need to split turnout templates first. It's useful if you have pegged a branch track onto the TMINP position -- in which case you don't want the rolled-in sleepers.) Correct. Formations comprised of multiple partial templates, such as a 3-way tandem turnout, do not show on the sketchboard in diagram mode. They do show in detail mode. For a neat result in diagram mode, you can temporarily overlay plain track templates, which can be kept as unused templates in the storage box until needed. It's all been explained here several times, I can't re-write everything in every reply. I know it's frustrating that the Companion is so incomplete and that 20 years of ad-hoc web site ...
... do-list, along with 100-plus other chairs needed for the two S7 layouts that I'm currently involved with. Regards David R What about the flare chairs at each end of the check? or is it the intention just to pare a bit off the jaw. Cheers Phil posted: 21 May 2011 19:19 from: David R Phil O wrote: What about the flare chairs at each end of the check? or is it the intention just to pare a bit off the jaw. Each "sprue" comprises 8 CC, 2 CCR and 2 CCL chairs (a.k.a. S1C, S1CR and S1CL). These are shown on the 2nd image in the original posting. It's almost impossible to photograph the transparent acrylic so I had to make up a short section of track and apply some paint. 100_211351_270000000.jpg The S1 chairs are C&L 3-bolt; the ballast is Slaters "Fine" (the bag is priced 84p so it may have been in my box for a while!); the ash is by C ...
... but originally prepared in 1893, confirms that the rails were 24 ft long, but adds that the principal improvement was a change in the profile and weight of the rail to reduce the incidence of fractures together with a corresponding alteration in the design of the chair. This implies that no change was made to the spacing of the sleepers. But the figures don't add up! Based on this evidence, the S& C rail introduced in 1870 and the I. S.& C. rail ntroduced in 1875 appear to have comprised seven sleepers at 3 ft centres bookended by ones with 2 ft 6 ins centres and end projections of 1' 1" to which the fishplates were attached, giving a total length of 25 ft 2 ins, whereas the rails are known to have been 24 ft long. I am not as bothered about the S& C rail, but I would like to know the correct sleeper spacings for the I. S.& C. rail. Can anyone help? My own guess is that the middle seven sleepers were ...
... the image file is saved on your computer and how to navigate to it in a Windows file dialog. I'm sorry if that sounds a bit basic, but I've discovered that many users can't manage that much, relying always on the Windows defaults. I'm afraid I can't provide a Windows primer as part of the Templot tutorials, we have to assume a base starting point somewhere. 2_121236_070000000.png 1. Click the main> background shapes menu item or press CTRL+ S. A background image is called a picture shape. It is comprised of two components: a container rectangle, having specified overall dimensions and a specified position on the trackpad, and a raster (bitmap) image which is stretched to fit inside it. This is loaded from an image file, from a scanner or camera or wherever. It's important to understand these two separate components, because the container rectangle may sometimes appear empty, and it is possible to change the image which it contains without changing its size or position. After clicking the background shapes menu item, this dialog will appear ...
... , to match your model scale. If you don't know this information, you will need to scale the map manually by adjusting it with the mouse. Decide whether you have this information now. Your model gauge/scale must be set in Templot before you begin. Don't forget this. 2_131128_200000000.png which leads to: 2_131128_200000001.png 1. Click the background shapes button at the bottom. Alternatively, click the main> background shapes menu item or press CTRL+ S. 2_121236_070000000.png A background image is called a picture shape. It is comprised of two components: a container rectangle, having specified overall dimensions and a specified position on the trackpad, and a raster (bitmap) image which is stretched to fit inside it. This is loaded from an image file, from a scanner or camera or wherever. It's important to understand these two separate components, because the container rectangle may sometimes appear empty, and it is possible to change the image which it contains without changing its size or position. This dialog will appear: 2_121236_080000001.png 2. To add a new ...
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