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... topic: 3270 Fishbolt holes in check rails- defective timbers posted: 13 May 2018 00:32 from: Rob Manchester 2_121355_050000000.jpg Note fish-bolt holes in end of check rail Hi Martin, Paying attention as always I noticed your note for me relating to the fishplate holes. Would you care to explain the existence of the holes in this position? Re-use of old/worn running rails would seem to be the only reason I can think of and then they would only appear in a small number of check rails. If that is the case you would think that the ends of old running rails would have been cut off prior to re-use as that part of the rail would be subject to the most wear. I guess it wouldn't actually matter that the rail head was worn down as when functioning as check rails there isn't any contact with the rail top surface. Rob posted: 13 May 2018 02:26 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: Would you care to explain the existence of the holes in this position ...
202. Template name labels
... topic: 2208 Template name labels posted: 1 May 2013 12:03 from: Martin Wynne The code for the template name labels has remained unchanged for years. By now there must be thousands of templates all called "no-name" -- which on the face of it doesn't make a lot of sense. I've felt for a long time that this area needed changing, without knowing quite what to do about it. Following this recent discussion by Richard and Arthur: topic 370- message 14648 I have been giving it some more thought. I've made some changes for the next program update, although I'm still not entirely sure it is an improvement. Maybe it is just change for change's sake. At present the template number simply represents its position in the storage box list, so the number changes as templates are inserted, deleted, etc., or the list is re-ordered on the storage box. This can be confusing when printing templates at different times because the template numbers (the prefix on the timber numbers) may ...
203. Changes in 217a
... topic: 3155 Changes in 217a posted: 13 Dec 2017 23:00 from: Martin Wynne A summary of the main changes in 217a: 1. There is a new minimum menu option for the turnout-road exit length: 2_131530_190000000.png Previously it was necessary to set adjustable and manually reduce it to the minimum. Now it is a single click. There is an existing peg position for this when pegging on the next template -- TMINP. 2. The main-road side now has a similar set of options: 2_131534_440000000.png and two new corresponding peg positions MMINP and MEXITP: 2_131538_430000000.png In addition there is a new mouse action for adjusting the main-road exit length: 2_131540_240000000.png Unfortunately there are no spare keyboard shortcuts available for this, it will be necessary to use the menu. These main-road functions won't be needed very often, because the main-road exit is normally set via the overall template length. But they will be useful on occasions, for example where it is required for the main-road radius to change beyond ...
... topic: 2031 Running without internet access posted: 26 Jul 2012 09:30 from: John Clutterbuck I have aware that TDV used to check the internet connection on startup and I could see the sense in this as it evolved. However, I also recall a statement that the final Templot 2 version would not do this. The latest version seems to me to becoming a more official Templot 2 version but it still includes the internet check on startup. I also note this is covered in the T&Cs. Whilst I agree that we should all be using the latest version the inability to run without an internet connection is very limiting. I often work away from home and with evenings spare and no model to work on, it is one of the best opportunities for me to do design work. Unfortunately I often stay in places without free internet access. I would like to suggest that if Templot cannot confirm it is the latest option at least it should give the user the opportunity to continue working with it. This would perhaps overcome the ...
... topic: 1892 LNER 1930s crossover- rail lengths and timbering posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:02 from: ESJAYTEE This is perhaps a little esoteric, but perhaps one of you may have some info. In templot we can set rail lengths to produce standard panels of plain track. We can specify switch lengths and crossings corresponding to REA and some pre-REA specs, but can we specify the rail length used to make up a turnout? The straight stockrails of the C9's I'm making a crossover from appear to arrive with a joint approximately along with the joint for the switches and another a scale 60' further along the exit road. What would the lengths of blank rail supplied to a P-way yard/manufacturer be? I know 30'/45'/60' is a common measurement for plain track panels, but in what lengths was fresh plain rail supplied? (no bonus points for saying P4exactoL Stores say 0.5m through the post or 1.0m at shows!) I'm trying to replicate an LNER 1930's spec crossover using the ...
... topic: 321 Using Steel Rail- long term implications? posted: 22 Jan 2008 17:09 from: Brian Tulley Hi all, Whilst realising there are many "for" and "against" voters for Steel Rail I'm pretty much in the "for" category (hypothetically, because I've never actually tried it). However, I recently heard that a Mr. Norman Solomon wasn't so keen on Steel Rail, preferring Nickel Silver instead. Apparently this is because he has found past problems with soldered joints eventually failing. Bearing in mind that I am contemplating Ply& rivet construction (dinosaur I know) which does have several soldered joints here and there, I was wondering what experiences others have found with regard to long term reliability of soldered joints with steel rail? Fortunately the layout will be located in (what was) a bedroom, so corrosion etc. won't be too much of an issue I hope. Many thanks. Best Regards, Brian. posted: 22 Jan 2008 19:45 from: Bob Ellis Hi Brian, I ...
... topic: 316 Problems Calibrating Printer? posted: 15 Jan 2008 23:33 from: russ I've just being trying to calibrate my printer for the first time.(Its an Epson CX3200). All has gone very well and according to the instructions until I get to producing the proof-sheet. I have measured the 'picture frame' and entered those measurements. Then on printing a proof-sheet. I get the 'Warning Message' that the paper size needs resetting to A4 portrait before I can print out. WHen I check this in 'printer set-up' the printer is already 'correctly' set up for A4 portrait. When I go back to printing the proofsheet, Templot still thinks its wrong, even though it is right in printer set-up. Of course if I select 'Try print it anyway' the result is wrong. The printer is still uncalibrated. What do I try next. I am wasting alot of paper& ink and getting nowhere !- I am sure it must be a simple mistake? posted: ...
... topic: 1813 Single slip and diamond crossing help posted: 29 Jan 2012 15:34 from: AndyJ Hi there... I'm pretty new to Templot and been playing around with it for a while but i'm still struggling with a few bits.. Having taken the plungle in building my own track and just started a new exhibition layout i'm having a bit of a job setting out some point work. Mainly an outside slip with a diamond attatched to it. Could someone point me in the right direction to making this possible... Hopefully the file will be attatched to this post so you can see what i mean. Many thanks Andy Attachment: attach_1337_1813_Herstmonceux.box 318 posted: 29 Jan 2012 20:41 from: Alan McMillan Hi Andy I've run something up for you. An outside slip was never going to work in that tight space, so I took the liberty of replacing it with a single turnout and a double switched diamond slip. I also eased the curve to make it less like it hand been built using Peco Setrack. ...
... topic: 3331 C&L new 00 gauge flexitrack posted: 25 Sep 2018 12:37 from: Hayfield On show at Scaleforum was a prototype 3D test print of the New C&L 00 gauge flexitrack.. A tool for making plastic extrusions is being made and hopefully stock will be available at Warley in October 982_250725_410000000.jpg As you can see the track will have keys and available in main line version with keys going in the same direction, or single line with chairs alternating which side the keys are on. Each panel is 30' long 2 back to back make up a 60' panel 982_250726_320000000.jpg A view of the rear showing the breaks in the webbing, the 3D print does not hold its shape as well as plastic extrusions 982_250726_460000000.jpg You can clearly see the first sleeper is a 12" one with a smaller spacing between it and the next 10" one. Two panels back to back give a 60' panel Last edited on 25 Sep 2018 12:49 by Hayfield posted: 26 Sep 2018 08:52 from: Judi R ...
... topic: 2144 Help for a Newbie.... please posted: 20 Jan 2013 17:40 from: CoBo Hello, I'm Mike from Nottingham, been modelling since forever but only now taking my very first tentative steps into the world of Templot and building my own track. I've learned more about points and crossings in the last two days than the rest of my life. I've a 12'6" x 10'6" loft layout which was going reasonably okay until I had a bout of depression about my efforts when for some reason I compared them to others. This resulted in me taking up all scenic trackwork but not the off-scene bits which are mainly Tillig and Peco code 83- I'm now ready to have a go relaying the scenic section and want to have a look at the Clungunford track diagram in more detail as it's very similar to what I want to do, but I can't find it in Templot. 1) Where is it and how do I open it up? 2) Having done that, is it possible to ...
... topic: 3337 How to defeat the internet check in Templot2 posted: 3 Oct 2018 14:24 from: Martin Wynne I was stopped in my tracks this week by this: http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f =5 &t =6066 and I've been thinking about the future of Templot. There is clearly no point in the internet check on start-up, it has failed. It will be removed in the next program update. In the meantime it can be defeated on the current version of Templot2 as follows: 1. on the first splash screen click the small TM trade mark symbol before you click anything else. 2. the colour dialog will appear. Set red=10, green=20, blue=30, click OK. 3. click GO in the usual way. 2_030905_020000000.png Martin. posted: 3 Oct 2018 16:18 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin I have mixed feelings about this post, but mostly sadness. On the one hand, the ability to defeat the internet check ...
... topic: 2149 Thoughts and opinions on viability of modelling this prototype posted: 27 Jan 2013 19:55 from: dharma66 Hi, Firstly, apologies if this is not the correct forum for these questions... I'm just getting into rail modelling, though I do have a fair amount of experience modelling other subjects. Right from the start, I wanted to model my local station, which was demolished when I was two years old. The station was a branch of the LYR from Middleton Junction to Middleton. I've spent about 6 months on research so far (having no previous knowledge of railways), and over that time, my ambition has grown somewhat. I'm currently thinking I'll be modelling in 2FS with hand built permanent way. This will be a very long term project, involving kit and scratch building locos and stock, and, first thing, fitting out my garage as a suitable space. The garage refit is actually progressing, and I've acquired a couple of donor chasses for locos, so I'm starting to think it may actually ...
... topic: 3343 8am in sunny California if you watch right now posted: 17 Oct 2018 16:06 from: Martin Wynne Set full screen and HD 1080p or 1440p: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =Kwgw6c606x0 Martin. posted: 17 Oct 2018 20:42 from: Martin Wynne Looking hot and dusty now with overhead sun at mid-day, CA time. At 8am this morning (4pm UK) the low morning sun was lighting up a dramatic landscape, with several trains stationary and backing up. Martin. posted: 17 Oct 2018 22:07 from: Charles Orr I visit this site regularly. There are some incredibly long trains. Charles posted: 17 Oct 2018 23:09 from: John Lewis Hi NMartin When I click on the url you gave earlier I get a view on hilly/mountainous country at West Cable, Tehachapi. But I have not seen a train or the railway. Am I doing something wrong? There seem to be at least a couple of roads in the foreground and a ...
... topic: 2011 Understanding the docs posted: 10 Jul 2012 20:09 from: Martin Wynne This message has just been posted on the 3rd PlanIt email group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/3rdPlanIt/message/33748 There are obvious echoes there for the Templot help docs. I've heard the same thing several times over the years -- "I can't learn by reading, I have to see it". That was one of the reasons I changed to creating the videos instead of producing more static tutorials. But that message is excellently written and perfectly clear. Far better in fact than the many garbled posted messages I see on some forums. I'm really puzzled how someone who says he can't understand the written word can write so clearly. Has it perhaps been written by someone else on his behalf? It doesn't read that way. What can I learn from this about the way forward for the updated Templot docs? regards, Martin. posted: 10 Jul 2012 20:15 from: JFS If I had to lay a ...
... topic: 2051 HELP! Where to start? posted: 9 Sep 2012 19:44 from: RT Hi all, Firstly let me say im new to both Templot and to this forum, so apologies if i've posted in the wrong place. I'm starting a new O gauge layout, and for the first time have decided to have a go at building my own track work. I've done straight track before, but never pointwork or single/double slips etc. I've settled on my provisional trackplan- see attached PDF- and i think, going off the length of pointwork etc.., the proposed plan will fit onto nine 120x65cm boards. I apprecaite the points may be a sharper radius than advised, but my intention is to 'tweak' the design once I know it will actually work. I now need to somehow get this into Templot. But having played with Templot over the past couple of days and watched the videos, I'm totally stumped with where and how to start. I'm not a computer expert by any means. But ...
... topic: 2385 Building a Aussie Layout posted: 22 Jan 2014 06:45 from: Linton78 Hi, My name is Linton and I am very new to Templot. I am currently building an Australian based layout, centred around Picton, NSW, circa 1955, link- http://stonequarrycreek.blogspot.com.au/ I have found Templot to be very good so far. It was a little hard to get my head around a few things at first but things are now slowly sinking in. I have drawn my track plan, including a single slip (I was very happy that it worked) but I am having a few troubles in trying to replicate NSW Government Railway point characteristics, particularly sleeper layout. My dramas so far: 1. My single slip L/H point blades do not flow into the stock rail properly. My R/H points blades are fine. Realistically it wont affect building the slip but I would like to know where I went wrong; 2. My track plan includes a passenger siding bay within one of the platforms ...
... topic: 1754 Rivet& Ply Track- rivet size? posted: 30 Dec 2011 14:23 from: Richard_Jones Does anyone have any views on rivet sizes for rivet and Ply built track? EMGS offer both 2mm and 2.5mm rivets- whilst if you work in EM (like me), you need the 2.5mm rivets on the pre-punched plain sleepers, is there any reason why you shouldn't use the 2mm rivets on pointwork where you can make certain it is directly under the rail? Presumably this would also be easier for fitting cosmetic chairs? I have a few packs of the original Studiolith tinned steel rivets, if anyone want them bets wishes for Christmas and the New Year Richard posted: 30 Dec 2011 15:08 from: Geoff Cook Richard_Jones wrote: Does anyone have any views on rivet sizes for rivet and Ply built track? EMGS offer both 2mm and 2.5mm rivets- whilst if you work in EM (like me), you need the 2.5mm rivets on the pre-punched plain sleepers, is there any reason why you ...
218. SK5 files on a Mac
... topic: 3135 SK5 files on a Mac posted: 26 Nov 2017 14:27 from: madscientist these download with a SK5 extension, what player is needed ?, safari has no idea what to do with it? thanks and regards dave Last edited on 26 Nov 2017 14:28 by madscientist posted: 26 Nov 2017 14:40 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: these download with a SK5 extension, what player is needed ?, safari has no idea what to do with it? Hi Dave, It's a small loader file. The loader is part of the Templot 216a install. Tell Safari not to be so feeble, and open it with: C:\TEMPLOT_DEV\templot_video_loader.exe SK5 files should have been associated with the loader program by the installer. It's working fine in Windows and Wine on Linux. Is it not working on a Mac, or did you untick the file association option on the installer? regards, Martin. posted: 26 Nov 2017 15:34 from: Graham Idle Hi, Videos are not working ...
219. Track Centres
... topic: 1821 Track Centres posted: 8 Feb 2012 20:06 from: Jerry I am gradually assembling my Maidenhead Goods Yard in Templot, thanks to Paul Boyd who provided advice on diamond cross overs. I have a dilemma which I cannot resolve in my own mind so am asking members for their guidance. I have been following the 1:2500 OS map where it seems the surveyor has set out the running lines, Up& Down Main and Up& Down Relief other than with the Templot selected track spacing. The lines were slightly curved through the station and past the yard, as shown in photographs, but then all 4 lines straightened out. The plan I am working to is attached. Would other modellers follow the surveyors' settings or set-out the tracks using standard parallel spacing? My recollection is that these were exemplars of GWR track. It had to be, one of my school mates fathers was the local permanent way inspector for Maidenhead. He was a big man with a big voice! Jerry Attachment: attach_1348_1821_1234_flattened.pn g ...
... topic: 2277 How to tidy up templates? posted: 31 Jul 2013 15:35 from: Paul Willis Afternoon all, I have to say that this Templot lark has just about clicked with me. It may have taken years, and much of that has been lurking on the Templot Forum whilst more sophisticated techniques than I need are discussed, but I now feel that I understand the principles. I do find the user interface to still be a total illogical struggle, and that is where I need some help please. There must be tools and techniques in there somewhere for "tidying up" a plan. The attached is based on a trackplan of Wantage, drawn by Barry Norman and published in one of the Wild Swan books. All of the fundamentals are in the right places (I'll post the background image separately as it seems that only one attachment can accompany each message) but I can't get it "tidy". There are two main issues that I'd like to solve.- I've designed it so that each of the turnouts ...
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