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... 20 Sep 2018 19:25 from: Jim Guthrie Rob Manchester wrote: Maybe the long-promised metal rail chairs will be along soon I had a chat with Richard at the Settle shop and he seemed to think they could get close to the price of injection moulded plastic chairs but I have my doubts. I suspect it depends on how many people are likely to buy them to spread the mould costs. Copperclad timbers aren't cheap these days either. Rob, As a matter of interest, in the S Scale Society we produce cast brass chairs by sending our plastic sprues to David White at Slaters and he casts using the plastic sprues in a total loss operation- i.e. lost plastic casting. The results are excellent but certainly not inexpensive since the metal casting charge per brass sprue is a lot more than the moulding cost of the plastic sprue. We charge £2.60 per brass sprue and that includes the 0.30p cost of the plastic sprue which was destroyed in the making. Those prices were from our last order a year or two ago and may ...
142. Gauges for 0-MF
... rail head width). Bernard posted: 21 Nov 2018 18:09 from: Stephen Freeman Depends on the rail head width. As long as its not too small. Basically anything I can turn on my lathe posted: 21 Nov 2018 18:14 from: Rob Manchester Stephen Freeman wrote: Depends on the rail head width. As long as its not too small. Basically anything I can turn on my lathe Hello Stephen, As a matter of interest what is the smallest "head" width you are able to produce for roller track gauges? I use standard parting tools for turning the rail slots but getting blades thin enough for 4mm use is difficult- unless maybe you make your own? Rob posted: 24 Nov 2018 00:32 from: Andrew Barrowman Hi Rob, I grind my own from square HSS stock. It's not difficult. You just need to keep dipping the HSS in water to maintain the hardness. The final step is to polish it down to size with a flat stone or a diamond sharpening plate. Andy posted ...
... so that when your scan is at the correct scale your marked points will coincide with the grid or as near as you can estimate with some accuracy. Using the SHIFT and SCALE buttons on the BACKGROUND window move the first point you marked over the origin then use the SCALE button to scale the scan such that the second marked point is over the appropriate grid. Your scan is now correctly scaled. Use the SHIFT button to move the scan to an appropriate place and you can then save it as a bgs file. Start producing your track plan! Alan posted: 4 Dec 2007 14:27 from: Terry Beddoes Hi This is the photo that started my fascination with Llanfyllin, Could you tell me what sort of turnout connects the Goods Loop to the Goods Shed? I will post a scan of the map in another post Terry Edit: Ishould credit GWR Journal 61 with the photo which if I have transgressed copyright rules please delete Martin, Thanks Attachment: attach_169_271_Llanfyllin_1.jpg 1779 posted: 4 Dec 2007 14:31 from: Terry Beddoes Hi again, ...
... Templot track templates, ready to use or modify. Would that be useful? And how many Templot volunteers, working for how many years, would it take to create a reasonable coverage of the UK? But if restricted to a few selected locations, it might be possible at least to make a start? Or it might be a very silly idea. Martin. posted: 25 Jul 2020 02:29 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Interesting idea. Are you thinking it would be possible( given time) to produce Templot box files from the details of tracks contained in OSM? Are the tracks on OSM not just symbolic rather than actual layouts? Take this pic as an example: Glasgow Central approaches ..and the OSM view here Your GWR station example is rather more likely to appeal as a model and would be much easier to do but how many would want it with a 2020 track layout( assuming it isn't as it was back in 1930 )? I am sure many would have planned layouts around the OPC Clark/Potts Great Western ...
... want to see Templot develop, I do need some help in supporting existing users, to leave me enough time to get on with it. Suggestions for how that might be done welcome. For example, would anyone like to make a better reply for new Templot user Michel at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p =488690#p488690 than I have so far managed? regards, Martin. posted: 7 Nov 2008 23:39 from: davelong Hi Martin Would it not be possible for you to produce perhaps a stand alone programme which can create irregular diamonds, with the ability to save/export to box files which then can be added to your normal templot session. Maybe a skeleton version of templot or the development pug you have but with the rest of the templot features ripped out? Would save all the hassle of trying to incorporate the new code into the current Templot code which I presume is now of substantial size and complexity. Dave posted: 8 Nov 2008 00:12 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin I'd ...
... complete length within the scenic boundary. A catchpoint also needs installing in the top end of the loop. Due to the tight curvature of these curves the turnouts have had to be made quite long to ease their minimum radius. I have planned to install two sector tables in the F/Y as there isn't much length to have a fan of sidings. This doesn't look pretty and has meant installing quite an abnormal crossing which is something I need to try and complete. Due to it's angel it's not possible for Templot to produce the crossing and, I believe, needs to be built-up using several Templates. Any tips will be greatly received. Thanks, Scott Attachment: attach_3131_3738_Bonnyrig_1_14-08-20.box 64 posted: 17 Aug 2020 15:06 from: allanferguson Scott That looks like a very interesting project, which should be good fun to operate (important point in my view). The two turntable fiddle yards seem like a brilliant idea for using the available space. It did occur to me, would it be worthwhile putting a link ...
147. Electrics
... topic: 1763 Electrics posted: 4 Jan 2012 16:11 from: Trevor Walling Hello, What is the best way to include information for electrification of track when using Templot be it for Analogue DC or DCC? I have not been able to find information relating to this and considering Templots ability to produce such stunning and complicated formations some information or guidance would be welcome.I realize some prior basic knowledge on electrification of model track would be a prerequisite as it is a complex subject in itself.I have seen some really impressive track formations using Templot but guidance/information on electrification matters seems to be overlooked. Trevor Walling. posted: 4 Jan 2012 16:47 from: Alan Turner Trevor Walling wrote: matters seems to be overlooked. Why would you expect such guidance in TEMPLOT? TEMPLOT is about designing track. If you want to know about electrics suggest you join MERG. Alan posted: 4 Jan 2012 17:02 from: Martin Wynne Trevor Walling wrote: What is the best way to include information for electrification of track when using Templot be it ...
148. Videos available
... list and Templot would come to a dead stop. regards, Martin. posted: 1 Jun 2007 15:32 from: renluethi Hi Martin, Thank you for this last video: Weaving track between obstructions. For me, this mirror function was still a bit misty. Now I have learned that it is a very useful tool. And one witch I have missed withal. Thank you René. posted: 1 Jun 2007 17:11 from: Cynric Williams Martin I do realise that it takes a lot longer, I produce short podcasts for some of my students and it takes about 5 hours to produce a 5 minute podcast. so I understand the time constraints. The idea of a ping when something important happens would be most helpful. I'm probably in a minority because I run dual monitors so the video is running in it's own screen whilst I am learning. Either way I'm happy to have 'scruffy' videos over no videos at all! Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your ...
... supporting timbers are closer together and or under the stress point (crossing nose), again where joints appear J chairs are used Its all part of giving your track a more lifelike appearance Back to the sprues. These new 2& 3 bold 4 mm scale sprues (3 bolt 7 mm to follow soon) have two L1 (bridge chairs), two J chairs and 2 functioning pairs of fishplates (2 bolt both plain, 3 bold 1 x plain& 1 x reinforced. Phil is considering when funds are available to produce 00 scale check rail chairs and a universal turnout special chair sprue. These are in the thought stage at the moment I keep banging on but with chaired track chopped up chairs usually look like chopped up chairs, rail joiners again look like rail joiners The Exactoscale diagrams& plans contradict themselves. An A switch has 2 bridge chairs, a B switch has 6 and a C switch 10 Looking at common crossings a 1-5 crossing has 1 bridge chair, a 1-6 has 3. a 1-7 has ...
... topic: 1847 Sketchboard& partial templates posted: 26 Feb 2012 13:17 from: stuart1600 I've searched to see if this "problem" has already been noted, or if indeed it is a problem and not just me being stupid; but I couldn't find any previous posts. Sketchboard seems to have a problem with partial templates. I discovered this whilst playing around producing a complex scissors crossing and double slips.... To be sure it wasn't just me, I went back to a box file uploaded by Raymond Walley for a scissors crossover (double junction 6) and hit the sketchboard button. The attached .sk9 file is the result. Almost all the templates are partial ones and sketchboard obviously can't "see" them. Is this a flaw or am I doing something wrong? Regards, Stuart Attachment: attach_1370_1847_sketch_doublejunc tion6.sk9 192 posted: 26 Feb 2012 13:30 from: Martin Wynne stuart1600 wrote: Is this a flaw or am I doing something wrong? Hi Stuart, It's by design. Diagram-mode output fills colour between ...
... for this to become an exhibition layout. The trackwork is intended to be a gently flowing blend of curved pointwork and transitional curves. I'm new to Templot and learning how to create the intended trackplan using templates. A current difficulty is finding a 'Y' point template. Can anyone help? Many thanks Dave posted: 9 Feb 2012 16:01 from: Tony W Hi Dave. To create a Y turnout simply take a straight one, put the peg on the Ctl+ 1 position, then use the F6 key and produce a negative curvature to the degree required. If a symetrical Y is required, curve until the the curving radius matches the minimium radius shown in the data window. Tony. Last edited on 9 Feb 2012 16:02 by Tony W posted: 9 Feb 2012 16:25 from: Dave M Many thanks Tony, I'll start experimenting. Cheers Dave Tony W wrote: Hi Dave. To create a Y turnout simply take a straight one, put the peg on the Ctl+ 1 position, then use the F6 ...
152. Ballasting Track
... about 3 or 4 ballast to 1 adhesive. The ballast and powder mix is spread and levelled on your track, then sprayed with a water/IPA mix. This wets the ballast and the adhesive. Apparently ideal for ballasting S&C since there is slight shrinkage as it dries. Has anyone tried this technique? posted: 21 Feb 2012 00:53 from: Martin Wynne Dellboy wrote: Has anyone tried this technique? Hi Derek, Yes, years ago. Cascamite sets rock hard. It's worse than PVA in producing concrete slab-track. Also, it's important that the correct amount of water is used in the mix. If too much is added, or more is added after the setting reaction has begun, it may never set properly and remain permanently sticky. For ballasting, a latex adhesive (Copydex) is far more suitable. But Cascamite is useful around the layout as a strong adhesive, although a bit messy to mix and the short working time can be wasteful. Unlike PVA it can be used as a gap- ...
153. ScaleThree
... Stewart Hine proposing the ScaleThree standards. I've also searched around elsewhere but can find no mention of the standard- not even on the 3mm Society web site. Was this standard ever used- i.e. was a layout (layouts?) ever built? Jim. posted: 27 Dec 2007 22:46 from: Nigel Brown Hi Jim Don't know if any Scale Three layouts were actually built. One member of the 3mm Society has recently been testing the interest within the 3mm Society of developing things in this direction. He has produced several papers on the subject which are lodged on the Society Yahoo group; the group is, however, only open to Society members. No doubt if concrete interest is shown in this direction the relevant data could get added to the Technical Data bit of the Society's web site. If you're interested in finding out more, contact me off line and I'll forward your message to the person concerned. I think it's fair to say that an increasing proportion of 3mm Society members use the Society's Finescale standards, mainly with 14.2mm gauge ...
154. Diamond-crossings
... lengths of track at 45degrees to each other or even 90degrees is there a way to make the intersection a crossing Rgds, Stuart posted: 12 Feb 2012 20:51 from: Martin Wynne sm wrote: Is there a way of creating a diamond-crossing out of two lengths of straight track, for instance if I decided to cross two straight lengths of track at 45degrees to each other or even 90degrees is there a way to make the intersection a crossing. Hi Stuart, Not 45 degrees or 90 degrees. Templot can't produce crossings shorter than 1: 1.5 RAM( i.e. not more than 33.7 degrees). Using Templot Development Version (TDV) only: 1. Start with two lengths of plain track crossing over each other. They can be both straight, or both curved, or one curved and one straight length. One should be a background template and the other should be the control template. 2. Click on the background template. 3. On its menu, click peg/align tools> make diamond-crossing at intersection ...
... . Yes, this topic has been touched on before, but I am not sure under which thread. Templot uses prototype data to create it's templates. This means that if you follow the prototype dimensions and for instance build a B-6 turnout, the B switch has 6 slide chairs and the switch rail is held firmly in place by the 7th chair for a flexible spring type blade. If the correct switch opening of a scale 4.25 inches is used, the switch gap will narrow toward the heel end before widening again producing a gap slightly wider than a scale flangeway at the narrowest point. The backs of the wheels should NOT touch the back of the switch blades. This is OK with scale track systems such as P4 or S7 standards, but with track standards that use wider than scale flangeways, these dimensions need to be increased or the minimum gap will be insufficient for the wheel flanges to pass smoothy through between the back of the switch blade and the stock rail. When building B switches in EM, which has 1mm flangeways, I ...
... layout detailing to be added directly in Templot like this: sketchbook_draft.png regards, Martin. posted: 24 Jun 2009 17:55 from: Martin Wynne Here's a bit more Jing video showing the page origin and print size being adjusted by mouse action: Martin. posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:29 from: Andy G Thanks Martin, This is a big improvement over my previous efforts. The only issue I've got now is that Templot does not recognise my pdf driver (pdf995- it's free!) as being capable of producing colour. Not a major issue. Also I ended up using a 1mm line thickness for the Slattocks Junction plan and by boosting the dpi of the output to its maximum I removed most of the jaggies. Andy posted: 25 Jun 2009 13:09 from: Martin Wynne Andy G wrote: The only issue I've got now is that Templot does not recognise my pdf driver (pdf995- it's free!) as being capable of producing colour. Not a major issue. Hi Andy, That's a known issue. It's ...
... . HTH. Phil posted: 19 Feb 2020 17:23 from: Tony W ikcdab wrote: I am confused. If i have a piece of curved track and attach another piece with the "shift and join" function, does that give me a proper transition or not? Or is it best practice to always make a transition link when joining templates? when the templates are on similar curves then i cannot make a transition anyway, so whats best in these cases? The "shift and join" function will always produces perfectly aligned joins between track sections regardless of their radius, no transition curve involved. The radius changes instantly at the joint. Transition curves between track sections of differing radii are optional and in sidings unlikely to be used. They would be found in running lines and Phil O has already commented on how to produce them. Regards Tony. posted: 1 Apr 2020 12:25 from: Stephen Freeman shift and join is always best but what's the preferred method where it is not possible. I am thinking of situations where ...
... topic: 2875 Problem with slips when modifying Freezer layout posted: 12 May 2016 22:51 from: FraserSmith For the purists out there please be gentle with someone who wants a layout that allows long trains to run around their loft.I am trying to amend a Cyril Freezer plan to make it a bit less regimented than it would be with preformed track. The track plan from JMRI is shown below. terminus.png I have produced a Templot plan layout.png that is a reasonable match to the original and I show below the complex of slips at the station throat. These are all 1:6 and give an overall length that suits. There are some wobbles in the tracks but I now know where I made the mistakes that caused them. terminus_straight.png Box file for straight arrangement It looked a bit better but it was still looking like a Peco plan. In an attempt to make it a bit less regimented I thought I would add some curvature to the 4 main roads. The turnouts at the left and the diamonds at the right were still 1:6 ...
... 100cm with the turnout in the top left of the space. Scale is OO SF. Hi Charles, It is not possible to fit a reverse loop in 1000mm x 1000mm in 00 gauge. Well it is, but the radius is silly -- 280mm (11") radius: 2_200628_320000000.png regards, Martin. posted: 20 Aug 2011 16:26 from: Charles Orr Hi Martin Many thanks for that. I thought that might be the case I can make more space available lengthwise. Can you tell me how you produced the previous formation? That is what I was trying to do and then adjust it until I had a sensible radius. (I have managed to successfully produce the scenic part of the layout) regards Charles posted: 20 Aug 2011 16:59 from: Martin Wynne Charles Orr wrote: I can make more space available lengthwise. Hi Charles, Are you still restricted to 1000mm clear width? In that case the maximum radius which will fit will be about 470mm (18.5") which is still very tight for 00 ...
... Nicholls Hi All, Thought I would put this message in this section, since it is closely related to Irregular Diamonds. I have just "knocked" up a help guide for constructing Double Slips quickly using the TDV. Just thought I would post it as I think it is a really quick and accurate way of making a double slip, see what you all think. This method could be used in 0.91c also, but the first part in constructing the half diamonds would be much longer in 0.91c, otherwise, it would produce the same result. See attached PDF file. All the best, Brian Nicholls. Attachment: attach_1089_1522_How_to_Construct _a_Double_Slip_Quickly_v1.pdf 483 posted: 19 Oct 2011 21:26 from: leo_sandstrom Hi Thank you for the quide! Seing as I am mostly done with the basic layout I thought Id start working on the more complicated trackwork. I started following your instructions but got stuck after figure 3 on the following part: 3.0002. Now use< template>< switch options...> 3.0002.1. When window opens, scroll down to ...
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