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... :08 from: Jim Guthrie Here is an interlaced crossover which I made recently- in S scale using the new S Scale Society rail and chairs. The turnouts are based on a tracing of a Caledonian drawing which I got from a member of the Caledonian Railway Association.25_061004_300000000.jp g The radii are quite tight for S scale so the crossing angles are quite acute being 1:12 and 1:16. Jim. Last edited on 6 Aug 2010 15:12 by Jim Guthrie posted: 9 Mar 2016 20:03 from: mikewturner Hi guys I realise this an old thread so wondered if Stewart's interlacing notes are still regarded as the best way to do this given that Templot has moved on somewhat since then? Regards Mike posted: 10 Mar 2016 03:45 from: Martin Wynne mikewturner wrote: I realise this an old thread so wondered if Stewart's interlacing notes are still regarded as the best way to do this given that Templot has moved on somewhat since then? Hi Mike, Stewart's web site is long gone, so we have only the plain ...
... topic: 2797 GW concrete block and steel tie bar track work posted: 30 Nov 2015 22:27 from: mikewturner Hi guys Firstly apologies as am not really sure of the correct terminology for this type of track but can anyone point me in the right direction for details of block size, spacing etc etc. I assume that standard 2 bolt chairs were used? Regards Mike posted: 5 Dec 2015 10:09 from: John Shelley mikewturner wrote: Hi guys Firstly apologies as am not really sure of the correct terminology for this type of track but can anyone point me in the right direction for details of block size, spacing etc etc. I assume that standard 2 bolt chairs were used? Regards Mike I'm afraid that I can't help you directly, but I do have an LNER (GE Section) drawing of a proposal to use timber blocks instead of sleepers for siding renewals. Would that be of use or interest? John, from 33820 St Ciers sur Gironde posted: 5 Dec 2015 10:15 from: alan@york ...
... are designed to be easily got to. And it is much simpler to run tie bars from rail to rail or chair to chair. I also don't think this is a photo of the finished work. In the 1880's I would expect to find the ballasting to be up to the level of the top of the stones, at least. I think they wanted a record of this and it was done so you could see the sleepers clearly. Regards, Matt M. posted: 19 Apr 2016 19:58 from: mikewturner Hi guys I must admit I have always assumed this photo to be of track work in the goods yard at Winsford on the WCML not at Over and Wharton. There are several stone block sleepers on the up end of the down platform at Winsford and at one time there was a sign saying they had been uncovered during renewal work (I think). The engine shed at Over as shown in the attached image is similar to the building in the original shot but is panelled so not the same one. Also the ...
... This isn't a new idea. You can buy G track in the US which is nearly all plastic except for the rail head. It looks really horrible too, but it would probably look a lot better if it was painted. Regards, ab posted: 27 Oct 2017 17:38 from: Andrew Barrowman PS Do wheels in the US have a corresponding cone angle? And, did they have to reprofile wheels on UK equipment when it was running in the US? posted: 28 Oct 2017 20:28 from: mikewturner Hi Andy I love this thread and where you are taking things but a word of caution re the metal rail cap idea, not sure of the resistance of nickel silver but the c.s.a. of the metal will be seriously reduced when compared to a normal rail and will likely compromise the overload protection of a dcc system without a large number of droppers. Attaching the latter may well be difficult too. Edit: will not only be problematic with dcc but also analogue systems. Regards Mike Last edited on 28 Oct 2017 20 ...
... 43 from: Martin Wynne Richard Spratt wrote: Has anyone created templates for the new pecorino offerings? Hi Richard, Templates having the same footprint for track planning in Templot can be downloaded from: topic 294 (Peco Large Radius Turnouts). Peco haven't yet published their own templates from which to update the timbering. Over to you to do that. If you have one of the turnouts to hand, you could scan it and post it here. cheers, Martin. posted: 29 Jan 2018 12:08 from: mikewturner Hi Martin Scan at 300 dpi Regards Mike Attachment: attach_2628_3074_peco_bh_lh.pdf 252 posted: 31 Jan 2018 21:30 from: Martin Wynne mikewturner wrote: Scan at 300 dpi Thanks Mike. I will have a look at creating a template. regards, Martin. posted: 26 Feb 2019 21:01 from: mikewturner Hi guys Has anyone made a template for these points? Regards Mike posted: 26 Feb 2019 21:15 from: Martin Wynne mikewturner wrote: Hi guys Has anyone made a template for these points? Hi ...
... in yellow boxes with a wiring diagram but they are only 4'1 1/2" gauge.... I was going to make some flatbottom trackwork using copper clad and brassmasters etched bases. The bases are cheap but the PCB is silly money now. Only 6 weeks to the big show....Telford! You could take the P**O points off me there and save on postage. Rob Last edited on 2 Dec 2017 20:23 by Rob Manchester posted: 2 Dec 2017 16:36 from: mikewturner Hi Martin Is that box file available please I have a couple of these now and am mindful to have a play... Regards Mike Martin Wynne wrote: Here we go. Re-using the Peco switch in a flatter 1:7 turnout: 2_141229_100000000.png Similarly by cutting more off the Peco turnout a 1:8 turnout could be built. (Based on best available info and Peco downloadable templates). Martin. Last edited on 2 Dec 2017 16:42 by mikewturner posted: 2 Dec 2017 17: ...
... topic: 927 Brilliant Baseboards posted: 6 Sep 2009 11:18 from: mikewturner Hi Guys I am just about to draw a CAD file of the brilliant baseboards 'grid' to import as a background shape and it occurred to me someone may have already done this and might be kind enough to post on here for all to use? Regards Mike Last edited on 6 Sep 2009 11:18 by mikewturner posted: 20 Sep 2009 16:54 from: mikewturner Hi Guys Some of you may find this useful. Shape file includes 1 board, 2 boards, 3 boards and 4 boards in straight configuration. Regards Mike Attachment: attach_652_927_brill_base_boards.b gs 286 Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Brilliant Baseboards 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 ...
... topic: 2790 Aligning track by radius centre marks posted: 23 Nov 2015 16:14 from: mikewturner Hi I am designing a circular test track where the inner 2 roads are OO and the outer 2 P4. I initially made them all 00 and re gauged the outer ones but they moved and I need to realign them by their centre marks. Is there an easy way to do this, I've looked through various commands but can't see anything obvious although I'm sure I've missed something. Regards Mike posted: 23 Nov 2015 16:34 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, Select the 00 templates you want to change as a group. Then go to gauge> other gauges... menu item. Select S4/P4 in the list, and then click the convert group button above the list. You are not changing the scale (4mm/ft) so they won't move. regards, Martin. posted: 23 Nov 2015 16:41 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Mike, If they have already moved, copy one of ...
... topic: 3005 GWR Steel Sleepers? posted: 7 Apr 2017 12:18 from: mikewturner 607_070718_010000000.png Hi guy The image is a close up of a train standing in the bay at the Phllweli end of Barmouth station and I wondered if I am right in saying the track has GWR steel sleepers? Regards Mike posted: 7 Apr 2017 19:23 from: Phil O Mike, Definitely steel sleepers, as to origin, sorry I am unable to help. Phil posted: 7 Apr 2017 23:36 from: Tony W Hi Mike. According to Andrew Dow's book, The Railway, the GWR purchased over half a million steel sleepers from GKN with the chairs cast on in the late 1920s for experimental use. It is possible the picture shows some of these. Regards Tony. posted: 17 Apr 2017 08:47 from: rodney_hills Hello, 1. "Steel sleepers" is a topic in the book http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GWR-ENGINEERING-WORK-1928-38-Steam-Rail-Train- ...
... the NLS will in due course make the 25" maps for the whole country available in the same way, although the subscription fee is likely to be eye-watering. Here is Palace Gates on the NLS site with a transparency slider so that you can see the modern aerial view: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=19&lat=51.6017&lon=-0.1218&layers=163&b =2 regards, Martin. posted: 30 Jul 2017 04:22 from: mikewturner Hi Martin Really looking forward to this update as another use is being able to place a 'what if' layout at the correct orientation to the natural and man made features in a landscape. Regards Mike posted: 30 Jul 2017 12:07 from: Martin Wynne mikewturner wrote: Really looking forward to this update as another use is being able to place a 'what if' layout at the correct orientation to the natural and man made features in a landscape. Thanks Mike. Bear in mind that you can already do this ...
... warrant that price. Jim. posted: 24 Sep 2017 08:57 from: polybear Interesting idea, and useful for flexitrack users. But presumably not a true transition curve? As for price, I was expecting maybe £40 or so. But £195? That's just nuts. I don't expect many will appear at that price, for what is after all a piece of (I suspect) laser cut stainless with a few tapped holes and securing screws. Brian posted: 24 Sep 2017 11:35 from: mikewturner These guys are at Wigan show next weekend if anyone wants to see one in the flesh. Regards Mike posted: 24 Sep 2017 14:08 from: Martin Wynne polybear wrote: But presumably not a true transition curve? Well, er... But near enough for most users. And now we need a double-track alongside -- and with the spacing increasing to allow for extra vehicle clearance on sharp curves... 2_240858_160000000.png Just a few clicks, and the £194* is still in your ...
... ://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=eBhzi_rOhOiVu934ox6mDQ2 cheers, Martin. posted: 5 Apr 2019 22:08 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, I don't think the spotlight effect is required. If you couldn't see the yellow pointer in the first version there isn't much hope you will be capable of actually making the track Rob posted: 6 Apr 2019 08:44 from: Godfrey Earnshaw Hi Martin Very pretty but I agree with Rob, not much point. Godders posted: 6 Apr 2019 08:57 from: mikewturner Hi Martin I think this new format is more than adequate and if it saves you time and effort even better still. Agree with others that spotlight effect doesn't add much. Regards Mike Last edited on 6 Apr 2019 08:58 by mikewturner posted: 6 Apr 2019 10:04 from: Stephen Freeman The actual process is much how I did it for myself (a slight variation but same in practice) even more fun when you have 2 tracks crossing with one of the turnout common crossings in one of the diamonds ...
... topic: 3605 SMP plastic based point kits posted: 2 Feb 2020 08:55 from: mikewturner Hi guys Does anyone know the crossing angle of the '3ft radius' SMP plastic based point kits, looking to match up some new pointwork on a layout where these have been used but I don't have access to measure them at the moment? Even better if someone has created a box file for one! Regards Mike posted: 3 Feb 2020 00:33 from: Andrew Barrowman Hi Mike, Here's a scan. Looks like it's close to 11 degrees. Andy 2983_021932_430000000.jpg Last edited on 3 Feb 2020 01:06 by Andrew Barrowman posted: 3 Feb 2020 02:39 from: Martin Wynne Hi Andy, Thanks for that. Bearing in mind this design is about 40 years old, the V-crossing area is quite acceptable and almost exactly 1:5. About the switch area however, the least said the better. The deflection angle is ludicrously sharp. The best match I can get to the lead length and footprint is to use ...
... topic: 3642 C&L OO outside single slip posted: 25 Apr 2020 14:57 from: mikewturner Hi guys Has anyone either redrawn this in templot or scanned it as a background shape please? I always rely on the office scanner but can't access it at present as I'm working from home. Regards and stay safe Mike posted: 25 Apr 2020 19:35 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, Can you clarify what you want? As far as I can see, C&L do not supply an outside slip template. I'm happy to create one in Templot for you, but I need to know exactly what you want. 1. crossing angle? Common sizes for outside slips are 1:4.5 or 1:5. 2. track gauge? 16.2mm for 4-SF/ 00-SF, or 16.5mm for 00-BF. For diamonds and slips you can't use the same template for both. 3. radius in the crossing roads if not straight? 4. timbering scale? 3.5mm/ft as C& ...
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