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141. Help for Someone new
... friend of mine, who has a computing background, very kindly learned how to use templot and then drew out the trackplan for me. However, It has been drawn in Bullhead rail and I need to convert this to Flatbottom rail in order to crack on with tracklaying etc. I originally posted on RmWeb re this and was directed here by Martin Wynne, who has correctly stated that the difference in construction of FB turnouts compared to BH turnouts, is quite different. I apologise in advance for being semi computer illiterate and need instruction at a very base level- don't worry, I won't be offended if you have to word it for dummmies!!3095_050425_020000000.jpg I've attached this shot as it shows the trackwork and turnout types. cheers Andy posted: 5 Dec 2015 14:07 from: Martin Wynne Hi Andy, Welcome to Templot Club. Your picture shows a cast crossing and Pandrol fixings, so if that is 1988 it represents recent renewals at that time and is almost certainly 1432mm gauge vertical switches and crossings. Which is a much heavier design than ...
... topic: 3695 Templot2 update version 226d now available posted: 11 Jun 2020 13:15 from: Martin Wynne The latest Templot program update is now available. Version 226d. Your copy of Templot should update automatically if you restart it and follow the instructions. If you have the Templot Video Player open, please close it first. If you have any problems with updating, see the download and notes at: http://templot.com/companion/installation.php cheers, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Templot2 update version 226d now available 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 important note about copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all the files submitted to this web site are copyright and the property of the respective contributor. You are ...
... , the above idea is just about workable on an extremely restricted space that's available to me. The idea is to have an EM gauge turnout to the detail provided by the Exactoscale P4 company kits. I used the P4 plastic track bases, and the range of Exactoscale chairs, using HiNi rail instead of steel, the Vee is soldered together, the common crossing is held in place with a combination of common crossing chairs and check rail chair parts. A far easier and quicker build method. The only deviations to the Exactoscale instructions, were the normal 2PL chair fix, 1 size less in the central parts of the block chairs (PL3& 4 positions) and the additions of some inner and outer check rail chair parts in the Common crossing positions X,A& B, plus the usual work around of the 0.8 check chairs Bonding wires still to be fitted from switch to stock rails and one across the Vee and wing rails I will replace the 3rd timber from the left with the copperclad timber, the base plates from 2 slide chairs will ...
144. Get a background map
... topic: 3065 Get a background map posted: 18 Aug 2017 22:31 from: Martin Wynne It's not going to be possible for me to write a detailed guide to this new dialog -- and get the next program update out as soon as possible. So I'm creating this topic as a place to contain the instructions and feedback after it is released. I'm creating this topic now so that I can get the URL to link to the info button: 2_181722_280000000.png Nothing else here yet. More info in this topic: topic 3051 and here: topic 2400- message 22091 Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Get a background map 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 important note about copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all ...
145. 3D again?
... with. posted: 1 May 2020 17:43 from: Martin Wynne Nick Evans wrote: I would definitely welcome the return of the 3D options to mess about with. Hi Nick, Welcome to Templot Club. Sorry the DXF 3D options are currently in a mess. If you want to try the original 20-year-old DXF 3D functions, go to this old 2018 post: topic 3239- message 24340 There is a downloadable attachment there for old Templot version 219.z which has the old DXF functions. Follow the instructions there for what to do with it. Save a backup of your current Templot files first. However, I suspect the old DXF output will fall short of what you want. But you should be able to get the template timbers in 3D. cheers, Martin. posted: 1 May 2020 19:06 from: Andrew Barrowman Nick Evans wrote: Sorry, bit of a thread resurrection, but I've got a couple of resin printers, and interested in the logistics of printing N gauge FB turnout bases. I don't ...
146. Barry slip
... : Keith Newton Can Templot change a Double Slip into a Barry slip? posted: 18 Mar 2019 19:58 from: Martin Wynne Keith Newton wrote: Can Templot change a Double Slip into a Barry slip? Hi Keith, Do you mean you want to model a prototype double slip which has been rationalised to a Barry slip? Or do you simply want to create a Barry slip from scratch? In that case there is no requirement for the diverging roads to align, as in a double slip. There are some instructions here and subsequent posts: topic 1356- message 8400 cheers, Martin. posted: 18 Mar 2019 20:33 from: Keith Newton Hello Martin I had already included a double slip in my Templot plan and have been told now that for prototypical operation I only need the slips and one way crossing. hence I wondered if I could convert to a Barry slip easily, or do I need to start from scratch? posted: 18 Mar 2019 20:49 from: Martin Wynne Keith Newton wrote: I had already ...
... be careful, it's known to be addictive! cheers, Martin. posted: 15 Aug 2019 21:43 from: Martin Wynne I have renamed this again, as make simple link. The word "tangential" won't mean much to many, and it's especially confusing when it's right alongside the word "transition" -- I've been clicking the wrong one myself. I have now created the internal help notes: 2_151634_320000000.png cheers, Martin. posted: 15 Aug 2019 22:05 from: Nigel Brown Looks useful. The instructions are fine. Nigel posted: 19 Oct 2019 21:20 from: Kenilworth59 Hi again Martin. I've been practising on a layout of Bedworth station and I'm stumped on the main line alignment. Having failed to do a satisfactory transition between the two straights PL80 and PR82 either side of the station, I've convinced myself from photographs from Warwickshire Railways that there is at least a tangential straight to curve join midway in the station area. http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/lnwrb28.htm http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/ ...
... it was of course a mistake to use binary files, but I never expected when I first roughed out a file format all those years ago that it would still be in use by now. So I'm going to have to write some sort of file conversion utility to get round this. Which is doable. What's not doable is supporting it, and having to explain over and over again to folks how to get their files from one to the other, and why they keep getting error messages. Even if I write detailed instructions, no-one will ever read them. But if the bus has done its worst, it will be somebody else's problem. *currently missing: sketchboard PDF export file viewer metafiles maps direct scanning Just to repeat, none of this has any bearing on the current Templot2 program, which will continue unchanged. cheers, Martin. posted: 30 May 2018 00:01 from: d827kelly There are pros and cons of each type of open source license, pick which suits your use of your work best. GPL doesn't ...
... code. It's been on my list to be fixed for ages, along with several similar. Like everything else around here, the forum software is very old. In the meantime Stephen I have set up a redirect for you. This URL now links to your secure site: http://85a.co.uk/borg-rail Your profile link to your web site should now be working. cheers, Martin. posted: 24 Jan 2018 21:47 from: Tony W Since Google took over Youtube I get a rude message instructing me to answer some questions. Since I refuse to do so, I can no longer watch their videos. You wonder why these companies get a bad reputation. Regards Tony. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Norton blocking Templot Forum web pages 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 ...
... topic: 3193 Templot update version 218c now available. posted: 21 Jan 2018 21:32 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, The latest Templot program update is now available. Version 218c. Your copy of Templot should update automatically if you restart it and follow the instructions. If you have any problems with that, see the download and notes at: http://templot.com/companion/installation.php This is a maintenance update with only a few changes and fixes. See recent topics for details. 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> Templot update version 218c now available. 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 important note about copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all the files submitted to this web site are copyright ...
... a 66" (1676mm) Left Hand radius (Branch)? I'm totally totally flummoxed! I've looked at various examples from the past but either the links to extra info are missing or as in one example – Method 3 (posted: 13 Oct 2012 09:02) – "Start with two lengths of curved plain track crossing over each other,." and using". menu, click peg/align tools> make diamond-crossing at intersection menu item."- nothing happens?? I guess the instructions may be out of date for the version I'm using? Some notes mention symmetrical turnouts, but not non symmetrical Y's. I was using Templot V 2.19.b (but have just updated to 2.23b) and drawing using 0-MF gauge. It's for a small Southern Region goods yard I'm planning on building with hand built points, ply sleepers/Exactoscale/C &L components, etc. as Peco just doesn't work for me. I'm either starting in the wrong place, have missed a vital step or three or haven't ...
... . For detailed track planning however, at least 25"/mile is needed. For the 25" maps (not yet available for the whole country) go on the NLS web site and get to the map you want. Copy the link from the address bar. For example the Bodmin map I used is: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=19&lat=50.4654&lon=-4.7160&layers=168&b =1 Then paste it into Templot and follow the instructions. Templot will make a screenshot map for you and scale it for you provided you have set your gauge/scale first. For all this go to the background> maps menu item. If I wasn't so tied up with getting a beginners guide done I could be making videos and tutorials for all this more advanced stuff. I will get there in the end. When ever I try with scanned maps the enlargements tend to be out of focus etc That's inevitable unless you are lucky enough to have a hi-res ...
... topic: 3452 Templot update version 223b now available posted: 10 Jul 2019 03:54 from: Martin Wynne The latest Templot program update is now available. Version 223b. Your copy of Templot should update automatically if you restart it and follow the instructions. If you have the Templot Video Player open, please close it first. If you have any problems with that, see the download and notes at: http://templot.com/companion/installation.php I have put the release notes for this version in a separate topic: topic 3451 There is also a link to them on the trackpad help menu in the program. Discussion about them goes here, because that is an admin topic for my keyboard only. cheers, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Templot update version 223b now available about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new ...
... parts I might find practical to model- at least space wise. After that I'll want to get the actual turnouts to start making them if I can think of any practical way of going ahead. The attraction of the location is that it is in a quite confined area that in total might not take an impractical amount of space for a group of determined modellers. I could load an image of what I've got so far but maybe the above is enough to be clear what I'm asking. Maybe anyone can refer me to instructions elsewhere on the Forum that tell me what to do? posted: 20 Jun 2019 10:30 from: Ariels Girdle The map you have ought to have a scale on it. If so, you can easily work out how big a model would be without using Templot. I tend to draw 300mm grid on a copy of the map. That way it is very easy to visualise how big it would be. posted: 20 Jun 2019 11:49 from: Julian Roberts Yes of course, Ariels. I ...
... topic: 3213 Templot update version 218d now available. posted: 9 Feb 2018 16:02 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, The latest Templot program update is now available. Version 218d. Your copy of Templot should update automatically if you restart it and follow the instructions. If you have the Templot Video Player open, please close it first. If you have any problems with that, see the download and notes at: http://templot.com/companion/installation.php I will start a separate topic shortly with details of the changes in this update. It feels very strange to be releasing an update in the middle of the day instead of the middle of the night. 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> Templot update version 218d now available. about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time ...
156. Name your local area
... I'm becoming more like Victor Meldrew each day) Hi Derek, I'm not sure what you are getting at there? Locally here they had names on there which local folk wouldn't recognise. I was happy to suggest more familiar names. They could have started from the council ward names, but here those names also wouldn't be recognised by most folk, since the last Boundary Commission review. You might like to refer to page 27, para 169 on, here: http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/docs/ebooks/historical-instructions-to-field-examiners.pdf cheers, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Off track> Name your local area 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 important note about copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all the files ...
... But I can't test it because I don't have a monochrome printer. regards, Martin. posted: 19 Jan 2018 22:44 from: JFS Many thanks for this- as I say please don't rush on my account!! I also only have a colour printer but mine tells lies so I will test it for you! Best Wishes, Howard posted: 21 Jan 2018 21:35 from: Martin Wynne Hi Howard, 218c now available. Your copy of Templot should update automatically if you restart it and follow the instructions. I would be interested to know if the printer problem is fixed, or if I have introduced some other issues. cheers, Martin. posted: 21 Jan 2018 21:36 from: JFS Many thanks Martin- I am running a trial even as we speak! Best wishes, Howard posted: 21 Jan 2018 21:40 from: JFS Seems to work perfectly Martin- again many thanks for that and I do hope you did not rush on my account! Best wishes, Howard posted: 21 Jan 2018 ...
158. EM Gauge options
... then the half chairs can be added in their respective places As it happens there is no noticeable gap showing on both EM& 00SF, I also do the same for standard 16.5 but if you look close a tiny gap is visible. I feel its still better than chopping up standard chairs As it happens the Exactoscale common crossing and additional switch rail chairs seem mostly to work fine which ever gauge. The obtuse and slip chairs an also be used, but you may need to use alternative chairs than those shown in the Exactoscale instructions for P4 crossings Last edited on 30 Jan 2019 15:35 by Hayfield posted: 27 Jul 2019 00:18 from: Rob Manchester Hello Martin, Returning again to the Hornby Class 31 diesels that I mentioned in the original post on this topic, I made an interesting discovery tonight The original Hornby wheels, as per usual for RTR, are approx 2.8mm in overall width. I hadn't paid them any more attention but it turns out that the wheels are rather unusual in that the effective flange width is the same as ...
... from: Rob Manchester Hello all, After the announcement that the EMGS are offering RTR EM gauge plain track and turnouts is there any scope for developments similar to that offered for a long time by Tillig in Germany. As well as RTR turnouts they produce turnout kits in HO and TT gauge that are made with flexible moulded bases which give some scope for 'bending' the design to fit within a trackplan or produce more prototypical formations. 2001_181949_260000000.jpg The above is an example. I have a catalogue from a few years ago and the instructions mention bending the base and heating with hot air to keep it in place while the rails are threaded Not sure how practicable this would be for EM turnout production. The bases are injection moulded but if a sufficiently flexible material could be found they may be suitable for 3D printing Rob posted: 19 Jan 2019 08:45 from: Andrew Duncan Hello Rob Do the Tillig ones really work is my first thought? Have you used them yourself? Interesting idea as it would be really nice to be able to lay point work ...
160. Background Maps
... presence of a background transparency slider). For the "Find By Place" maps, please enter the URL into this box: 2_161232_190000000.png Do not set the zoom level to match, the zoom level numbering differs between these sheets and the geo-referenced maps. The 3 options above it are for the geo-referenced maps, as can be seen from their having 2 map layers specified, i.e. NLS OS 25"+ NLS Aerial. I'm sorry this distinction isn't too clear, I still need to write the full instructions for this maps function. See also this old reply to you: topic 3051- message 22019 p.s. don't forget to set the model scale/gauge beforehand. cheers, Martin. posted: 16 Jan 2019 19:20 from: richard_t Thanks for that- sorry I should have searched before posting my question. posted: 17 Jan 2019 10:07 from: richard_t A quick follow up on the "slippy" maps- it's possible to rotate them in a "normal" browser (alt+ shift+ drag ...
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