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... print service. Receive the model and iron-on the rails (yes, I know that seems a bit radical, but it's quite simple) Trim the rails and do a bit of soldering. Install turnout on layout. Of course there could be some details that I'm "glossing over", but is there anything wrong with the objective? Andy posted: 27 May 2018 15:12 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I should add the widths I quoted were of the foot rather than overall width. The head is invariably wider. Andrew Barrowman wrote: I've attempted to consolidate the measurements in the attached table. I've also repeated the values rounded to 0.1mm. Please let me know of any required corrections. Andy posted: 27 May 2018 16:55 from: Andrew Barrowman Stephen Freeman wrote: Hi, I should add the widths I quoted were of the foot rather than overall width. The head is invariably wider. Thanks Stephen. I'll modify the table to include both. Can you provide the head widths too? I need them to ...
... . Jim. posted: 29 Jul 2007 15:57 from: Martin Wynne Hi Jim, Sorry you are having trouble. I'm also using XP Home and the latest Firefox update, and I haven't had the problems you mentioned. So I'm a bit puzzled what to suggest. Anyone else? Maybe there is a setting in Firefox somewhere which affects this. Perhaps it is related to the length of the quoted section -- I tend to trim long original messages into shorter quoted sections. Also after doing a Preview I almost invariably change something in the editor, maybe that makes a difference. The next time it happens could you (a) not edit it, so I can check what's in the database (send a fresh message instead) and (b) send me a txt file of the page source? In Firefox that's View> Page Source and then File> Save Page As... Many thanks. More generally, if anyone needs to make a major change to a message it is better to send a fresh one and then ...
... Everything is getting a bit muddled in my head these days. http://templot.com/companion/slips.php cheers, Martin. posted: 11 May 2020 21:10 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Thanks for the reminder re the slip crossovers- certainly useful. When extending the generated crossover( with or without slip roads) is there an easy way to remember which leg of each half diamond is refered to as approach/branch or exit tracks? When bringing one of the half diamonds back to the control I invariably choose the wrong one when wanting to extend the track. Is it me being slow or just an age related thing? Rob posted: 11 May 2020 22:52 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: is there an easy way to remember which leg of each half diamond is refered to as approach/branch or exit tracks? When bringing one of the half diamonds back to the control I invariably choose the wrong one when wanting to extend the track. Is it me being slow or just an age related thing ...
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... video I noticed that the point blades seem continuous with the closure rails whereas usually I model them as per the prototype with a hinged switch heel using a fishplate and simulated spacer block. The switch blades themselves being straight throughout. This is perhaps my ignorance of Templot notation. Perhaps someone can enlighten me. Hi John, If you are in the US, you may not be aware that flexible switches have been the norm for the UK standard-gauge prototype for about the last 70 years. Narrow-gauge switches are almost invariably loose-heel. Templot doesn't differentiate between flexible and loose-heel (hinged) construction of the switches, because it doesn't affect the geometry of the switch rails when closed. It is up to you to use (or not) the appropriate method of constructing the switches when building the turnout, according to your prototype. There is a radial end mark shown at the switch heel position, and there is a rail-joint mark shown at the end of the switch rail. Frequently these coincide, according to the ...
... There are probably very few OTBOX files in the wild, so it's not too late to change it, if it seems necessary, without preventing loading of existing files. The new MECBOX files are text files, and at present start as: DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE == == == == == == == == == === template data- saved from Templot2 version 2.24.a saved at 01:38:32 on 29/10/2019 29 templates from Downingham EM which is invariant as far as "from". But could be changed to anything we want. cheers, Martin. posted: 29 Oct 2019 23:36 from: Martin Wynne Martin Wynne wrote: BOX and OTBOX binary files both start with the same string of 12 bytes: 03 4E 20 30 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 but BOX and OTBOX files can't be separated that way, they are both the same. Only the first 4 bytes are actually tested on loading. Hi Graeme, I have now changed the ...
... gauging. posted: 27 Jan 2012 09:51 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I have put some images of standard tiebars in my gallery Firstly a type mainly for 7mm scale though it will work for 4mm too. The method for double slips would be to extend the wire to the other tiebar. 142_270435_100000000.jpg 142_020821_520000000.jpg Secondly a type for either 4mm or 7mm scale. For double slips/multi-gauge etc the tiebar is extended with additional fixings 142_270435_100000001.jpg For central operation a wire loop can be attached. In all cases it's invariably easier and safer to apply the soldering iron to the point blade and let the solder run, otherwise you risk unsoldering the tiebar assembly. It's not too difficult to re-adjust re-solder if you do manage to do this though. PeterD wrote: Thank you Stephen. Check rail chairs. I had thought about using partial chairs for the check rails but thought that opening out the gap from 0.8mm to 1mm by filing the check rail side of the chair and using a gauge to confirm the gap would be easier ...
... topic: 3027 Annoying information panel and joining tracks posted: 19 May 2017 13:43 from: Stephen Freeman 1)This is more of I wish it wouldn't. I find that when I select a track or rail etc to alter the curve etc, invariably a "helpful" little dialogue pops up right over the bit I am trying to alter. I usually have to move the said box so that I can actually see what I am trying to do. No doubt some will say it's a helpful feature, but if we have to have it can it please be slightly offset? 2) Inevitably there are times when you want to join two tracks end on but you don't want to alter either of the other two ends for whatever reason. It would be so very useful to do this, adjusting any small mismatch with radii alterations perhaps etc. Templot has grown so much over the years, that there are now many functions of which I have made but scant use. Is this one of them and if it is what is ...
... . posted: 26 Nov 2019 13:51 from: Gordon S Bear with me as I've not used Windows 10 before. Right clicked on Start and found Power Options, but that takes me to Power and Sleep and I can't see an option to restart. There is a restart in the Shut down menu. Is that the same thing? posted: 26 Nov 2019 13:52 from: Martin Wynne Hi Gordon, AVG rings alarm bells. You don't need 3rd-party anti-virus programs on Windows10 and they invariably cause problems. Windows10 has its own "Windows Defender" which works fine. p.s. in your screenshot, bottom right, you have 1 Notification. Click it and see what it says. It may offer you something to click to fix the problem. cheers, Martin. posted: 26 Nov 2019 13:54 from: Martin Wynne Gordon S wrote: Bear with me as I've not used Windows 10 before. Right clicked on Start and found Power Options, but that takes me to Power and Sleep and I ...
... this land, it forms part of the Wyre Forest Coalfield. In 1842 Berrows Worcester Journal reported the death of a boy who fell down a pit shaft at Frith Common. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5693763 Martin. posted: 28 Feb 2018 03:59 from: Martin Wynne Andrew Barrowman wrote: I was trying to get a good shot of the chairs, but somebody parked his big engine on the spot. Hi Andy, There is good evidence that photographers, when taking a photograph of railway track, invariably wait until there is a locomotive in the way. Martin. posted: 28 Feb 2018 05:12 from: Martin Wynne Hi Rob, First try. I put a+ 3 dioptre close-up lens on the camera, set f/16, left everything else on Auto, attached an air-tube release, plonked an 0 Gauge wagon in front of it, and this is the result: 1. Full frame reduced to 20%: wagon_close_up2.jpg 2. Actual size dot-for-dot cropped from ...
... map' facilities in the dialog, as shown in post #9. However, as can be seen from the second attached screenshot, those extend and crop buttons haven't yet shown up in the dialog as displayed on my machine – something I have missed here? 2129_090645_200000000.png My biggest niggle is the incorporation into the screenshots grabbed by Templot of the dialog by which the imported map's Templot coordinates are entered. Again, perhaps there is something I have missed about this, but I don't really need the dialog to specify the coordinates because invariably I am going to move the imported map image to a greater or lesser extent to align it with other map images I have already imported. For this reason I would personally have no problem with any imported map being positioned initially at the 0,0 datum, from which I can then move it wherever I wish. Once all the required map images are imported they can be cropped and combined within arbitrarily specified rectangles as required. Very useful to reduce the number of .sk8 files for an upload. Hope these comments may ...
... you use. One of the main purposes of flux is to transmit heat quickly to the parts to be joined. If the solder hasn't quite reached where you want it to be then add more flux and reapply heat, rather than more solder, unless you really haven't used enough solder. I always use liquid flux rather than say paste because it will flow easily between the bits to be joined and in my experience leaves less residue. (3) Use the right flux and solder for the job. For etched kits I invariably use Carr's 188 solder with Carr's Green Label flux. This solder flows beautifully, running along seams and the like without leaving any blobs. For joining etched parts it's great. Don't use it to fill gaps or where the solder itself needs inherent strength. It should be fine for soldered track unless you're in the habit of having excessive stress in the track. If the soldered parts will take water I scrub thoroughly with washing up liquid and an old toothbrush, then rinse, otherwise use cotton wool buds soaked in meths. ...
... is prototypically correct for C10 sized turnouts in such a low speed area? Although I suppose they are justified by easing the curvature and improving the overall geometry? I'm not asking you to change anything but it's one of the first things that came to mind when I looked through everything. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this. Many thanks, Michael Last edited on 2 Sep 2014 22:08 by Michael Woolford posted: 2 Sep 2014 22:24 from: Tony W Hello Michael. The prototype invariably used turnouts much longer than the average modeller does. There was a crossover on a 6 chain curve into an industrial complex at the station that I hope one day to model. I measured the lead of these and was surprised to find they were D-9s, so I don't think you need to worry too much on that score. C and D are the shortest switches would be used on a main line and B switches would be reserved for goods yards and loco sheds. Regards Tony W. posted: 2 ...
... be taken off that in stripped out 1.5mm^2 lighting cable. Cheers Fraser posted: 23 Apr 2020 15:51 from: Tony W Hi Andrew. 1.5mm sq is pretty hefty cable. 32/02 is 1mm sq and that is rated at 10 amps. Total loop resistance is obviously important not to limit current flow, but recommendations like that have to be generalised as some layouts get very large. Think American. As already mentioned, soldering stranded wire for use in screw terminals is not to be recommended as it invariably leads to problems sooner or later. DCC is not my field, but there is something that occurs to me based on the way both these units operate. Both are looking to detect high current flows, one to switch polarity and the other to shut the power off. It therefore stands to reason that the frog switcher must be the more sensitive to react faster than the DCO or strange things may happen. Regards Tony. posted: 23 Apr 2020 23:11 from: Andrew Duncan Ian T wrote: Hi, ...
... topic: 162 Admin -- New forum -- Prototype pics posted: 17 Sep 2007 21:08 from: Martin Wynne Dear all, I have created a new forum on Templot Club, called Prototype pics. This is somewhere to display interesting track pictures as a reference resource when doing track design in Templot. These can be either your own picture attachments, or links to track pictures found on the web. As you probably know there are now a great many picture web sites and image galleries displaying railway pictures. But invariably the title and caption refer to the wheeled object in the picture -- not the track it is running on! So here is a forum to redress the balance. If you find a picture containing interesting track while surfing the net, please consider posting a link in the new forum. n.b. if you are receiving emails direct from Templot Club rather than via YahooGroups, you will need to add the new Prototype pics forum to your emailed messages settings. Click My Account> Emailed Messages, tick the forum box and ...
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... is all standard Windows stuff which you can find in any book or web site about Windows. I would suggest that you don't use the virtual folders owned by Windows (such as "My Documents") for your Templot files (or for anything else for that matter) -- create your own folders for your stuff. But that's up to you, it's your computer. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Dec 2013 08:52 from: MaxSouthOz Hi Martin I thought long and hard before asking the question as I'm invariably misunderstood. This is just another occasion. I don't expect Primers on Windows, I was trying to ask how I can save Templot to a drive, other than the C: drive as I seem to be missing the option to browse the other drives. I have driven the 80 km to Sol's place, where I described to him the lack of an option to browse for other places- and have just driven back again. The option is there in Windows 7. We sat together and searched for it and eventually ...
... M.R. sleeper configuration. Last edited on 27 Dec 2012 23:46 by Bob Ellis posted: 28 Dec 2012 13:12 from: Bill_Lobb Hi, Bob According to a document of Midland Straight Track that a kind member of the Midland Railway society sent me from the PRO, 1874 track of 24', 83lb rail with 9 sleepers had spacings of: 1'1", 2'5", 2'10"(x6), 2'5", 1'1". I think that even adds up to 24', which is not invariably the case. Bill posted: 28 Dec 2012 13:51 from: Bob Ellis Thanks very much, Bill. That is precisely the information I needed, so I am very grateful to you. posted: 30 Dec 2012 22:34 from: Alan Turner Bob Ellis wrote: Lynbarn: I agree with your comments up to a point, but the permanent way men would have had some kind of measuring devise to achieve reasonable consistency and to ensure that the sleepers alongside rail joints were in the right place. The ...
... at 2'6". These standard spacings are all preprogrammed into templot and should not altered. It is permissable to adjust the angle of the timber and the length, but not the spacing where the special chairs are positioned. See the Templot companion under prototype track> MISC you will find a list of Crossing angles and how many special chairs are required for for each angle. Outside of these and the switch chairs it is possible to make quite significant adjustments. For a double junction certainly in BR days it was often although not invariably the case that long timbers would be used to span both roads whether they be at 90 degrees to the main road or equalized, indeed, it will often be found easier to timber a double junction with equalized timbering as the timbering of the diamond will always be of this type. It should also be bourne in mind that the nose of the crossing of the inner turnout will be in advance of that on the outer road in order to allow for the track spacing to increase entering the curve. See the example below ...
... the switch to the control and then store it again. You can see and test the difference by swapping to the sketchboard in detail mode. HI Martin I will try it tomorrow. That would explain why sometimes the marks appear and sometimes not. Thanks, something to beware of. Tony. Last edited on 15 Dec 2011 14:38 by Tony W posted: 15 Dec 2011 14:40 from: Tony W Hi Martin. Yep, absolutely correct. As I normally sort out the diamond timbers last, the switches invariably wind up on the bottom of the pile, hence the problem. I shall know in future and hopefully so will others now. Thanks for solving that one. Tony. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> I found a flaw> Diamond crossing flaw. 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. ...
... anything else, the usage conditions are very different. Word you might launch and exit a dozen times in an hour. With Templot it's much more likely that you start it once and then leave it running for a whole evening. So a few extra clicks at startup is neither here nor there. In that respect at least it's more like a CAD program. My real exasperation is that those who want Templot "more like Windows" never explain in detail what they actually want changed. The few suggestions that have been made invariably involve a significant reduction in functionality, and I'm not prepared to do that. If someone can tell me the standard Windows method to adjust the length of a transition zone while closely watching co-incidence on the radial centres -- I'll do it. regards, Martin. posted: 6 Mar 2009 09:11 from: Martin Wynne Howard wrote: Every time I load background shapes, I change the font/colours so the lines are of width 3& the colours different from the colours on the printed pages. ...
... : 23 Nov 2007 01:10 from: Gordon S A few very simple questions that have come to mind over the past 48 hours. Managed to insert a turnout without problem, but it always comes up with a B7 turnout. How do I select a different form of turnout to insert? I have selected different turnouts no problem, but when I try and insert it, the programme defaults back to a B7. Setting up parallel tracks, again no problem, but when selecting either the MS or TS variant, invariably it puts the new track on the wrong side. How do you determine which side you need? There appears no logic to it and I get it wrong more than 50% of the time.. Can you please explain what a notch is and what it does? I seem to have one on my plan and try as I may, I can't get rid of it and don't really understand what it does. Tried most info sources but can't find an answer. Apologies for the simple questions...I'm making great ...
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