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... ://templot.com/companion/3_way_tandem_turnouts.php which I shall be expanding in the next few days. Plus a few other minor changes and bug-fixes. regards, Martin. posted: 15 Jan 2018 11:18 from: John Palmer Very impressed by the tandem making functions, as I've always struggled with single sided tandems. However, I hit a problem when playing around with these functions. I created a single sided left hand tandem based on a C9 REA initial configuration, then started to adjust the timbering. I shortened some of the through timbers, then made the branch track template the control. When I attempted to roll rails on the the branch track with Ctrl+ F4, the sleepers of the branch track completely disappeared, as the attached image shows. 2129_150558_010000000.png As soon as I click the screen to de-activate the mouse-controlled roll rails function the sleeper display returns, but for practical purposes the value of the 'roll rails' function has been lost because I can no longer see where the sleepers are being repositioned as I ...
162. Heres an Odd one
... track plan. Do this: 1. make double track at required spacing. 2. store the new track on the background. 3. use the gauge menu to select the new gauge/scale. 4. click on the background template just created. 5. click peg/align tools> align the control template over, and snake onto peg> facing-facing (or press P, K, F). 6. click on the background template again. 7. click peg/align tools> extend/shorten the control template to meet at> at CRTL-9 (or press P, O, 9). 8. click on the background template again and delete it. Repeat for each starting template. This will work for straight or curved templates. cheers, Martin. posted: 22 Jan 2018 16:35 from: madscientist thank you oh Guru, I shall burn more incense in your honour dave Last edited on 22 Jan 2018 16:35 by madscientist posted: 22 Jan 2018 17:45 from: Tony ...
163. 'Slewing' curves
... -8, C not more than C-10, etc. (for standard-gauge, broad-gauge and narrow-gauge are different). For such longer sizes always use regular V-crossings. Generally generic crossings are more difficult to build in model form because the turnout curve runs through the knuckle up to the fine-point. Especially when using wider than scale flangeways (00, EM, etc.). Which is why Templot defaults to regular V-crossings. Also the regular V-crossings shorten the turnout a bit, which is usually helpful in models. *always means always except when it doesn't. p.s. the track plan looks good. regards, Martin. posted: 29 Jan 2018 16:49 from: madscientist excellent summary we're gradually sucking all the useful bits out of Martins head !! Last edited on 29 Jan 2018 16:50 by madscientist posted: 29 Jan 2018 17:47 from: johndon Thanks for the explanation Martin, much appreciated. John Parts of Templot Club may not function unless ...
... topic: 3195 The minor inaccuracies message in Templot posted: 25 Jan 2018 20:38 from: madscientist I notice now and again, especially when I create transitions curves, I sometimes get the minor inaccuracy message box in Templot. The errors are of course minor and immaterial in the main, but is there any logic to what is causing the issue? I did see one case where I was shortening the control( with the peg tools) such that it ended up just inside the transition, but usually Templot warns you that the ends dont meet in that circumstance dave( sick in bed so asking daft questions) posted: 25 Jan 2018 20:56 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: I notice now and again, especially when I create transitions curves, I sometimes get the minor inaccuracy message box in Templot. The errors are of course minor and immaterial in the main, but is there any logic to what is causing the issue? Hi Dave, If both the control template alignment and the destination were derived from the same original ...
... 54 from: madscientist thanks martin, theres always one more menu item to find posted: 29 Jan 2018 19:22 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: PS: I know I can Split templates, why can't I join templates? Hi Dave, Templates could only be joined if they shared a common radius/curving alignment. In which case you don't need to join them, because instead you can: 1. extend the first template to the far end of the second template: peg/align tools> extend/shorten the control template to meet at> menu items. 2. delete the second template. If they don't share a common alignment, or more than one of them is a turnout template, they can't be joined because Templot has no mechanism to draw such a combined template. I have no plans to create such a function -- imagine a control template with more than one of every peg position for example. In using Templot for all these years I have never felt the need for such a function -- otherwise I ...
166. Fresh air and photos
... so that in the event that a vehicle becomes derailed on the bridge it is kept in a straight line and prevented from hitting the steelwork. Such guard rails are often provided on bridges and viaducts, although their design varies a lot. The track gauge in Ireland is 5ft-3in, which explains the wide look of the tracks. To create a gaunt turnout in Templot, click template> gaunt options> gaunt turnout menu option. To create gauntletted track, extend some approach track on a gaunt turnout (and if necessary shorten the overall length to exclude the turnout part). Here is another famous bridge on the line, the Egyptian Arch at Newry (in 2004): egyptian_arch1.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacNeill%27s_Egyptian_Arch cheers, Martin. posted: 1 Apr 2018 20:16 from: Martin Wynne droitwich_barge_1280x800.jpg Summer evening on the Droitwich Barge Canal This canal had not been used since 1916 and was finally abandoned in 1939. It then lay derelict for over 70 years until restored and finally reopened in 2010. http:/ ...
167. Crossover timbering
... topic: 3235 Crossover timbering posted: 10 Mar 2018 14:09 from: DerekStuart Afternoon all, Much has been written across the internet about timbering crossovers, but I cannot find the answer to this. So apologies if I've missed it. Is it ever permissible to shorten a timber outside the running rail? It can't even be one super-long timber as they don't line up anyway. One person has suggested this is possible and that the two timbers that had been cut like this would be secured together in the same way as when making one long timber out of two smaller ones. But I am not 100% certain he's right. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks posted: 10 Mar 2018 14:45 from: Martin Wynne Hi Derek, Which rail? How close to the chair do you want to cut it? If you mean cutting a timber very close to a chair, this would be frowned on in a running line rail. For a rail which is part of the crossover road, rather than the running line ...
... current template> try right-hand first, although I get the required transition, I also get, as well as the centre-line, the MS running rail? Clicking geometry shows that the template is now normal although there is no timbering or a TS running rail?. When I open the omit rails and joint marks... menu and tick to get the TS running rail, it is out of gauge? Note that I have tidied up the template by lengthening it to join it to the siding and shortening it to just join the turnout. Is this a bug or am I doing something not allowed? Regards Chris Attachment: attach_2034_2609_trackpad_screensh ot_2015_01_07_2327_55.png 374 posted: 8 Jan 2015 00:12 from: Martin Wynne Hi Chris, I can confirm that the make transition function cancels the track centre-lines only setting. Until I have looked at the code in detail I can't say whether that is a bug or necessary for some reason. Some of Templot's geometry requires the main-side stock rail to be generated, at least. ...
... . 17.25; 7625mm. C; up to 75; up to and incl. 31.25; 9520mm. D; 75 to 125; up to and incl. 31.25; 12120mm. E#; 105 to 125 up to and incl. 31.25; 12200mm.# crossing in high rail of curve, reverse speed limit 50mph. Types A- D used in turnout and crossover route. Types C- E used in the through routes. 2. Minimum lengths, this is a bit of a complex table and essentially allows shortening the exit flares at the expense of speed limits in reverse. Above is from the Railtrack track design handbook, hope it helps a bit. NB. crossing angles finer than 1:31.25 now have to be swing noses and hence don't need check rails. Regards Keith posted: 6 Jun 2007 17:10 from: adj What technique are you using to build the turnouts? Any info will be useful. Cheers, Ad Last edited on 6 Jun 2007 17:10 by adj posted: 7 Jun 2007 02: ...
170. Checkrail on curves
... it in a bowl of hot soapy water if you don't mind the mess. The soapy water lubricates the process and the heat softens the chair a little. If it is steel rail be sure to dry it off thoroughly afterwards to prevent rusting. 4. in Templot, to create check-railed plain track, use a turnout template instead of a plain track template: a. extend some approach track on the turnout. b. extend the check rail working end(s) back into the approach track. c. shorten the overall template length (F4) to contain only the approach track: 2_241653_380000000.png 2_241654_000000000.png d. use two of these back-to-back to create the full check rail length. regards, Martin. posted: 24 Nov 2014 22:27 from: Matt M. Hi Derek, Checkrails on curved track- 10 chains The Ministry of Transport made continuous check rails mandatory on all curves of 10 chain radius or lower on passenger lines. But they are often fitted on larger radius curves on high speed lines. Remember ...
171. Slattocks Junctions
... you can have a regular 1:7 curved single slip making a good fit. I think this would be a lot more prototypical than the irregular slip (and you then get a slightly easier radius in the slip road). It means moving the B-7 turnout about 35mm to the left, so I don't know how that would fit -- there is room to the next turnout (just) but you may have a board joint there. If you are tight for space there, it might be possible to shorten the lead on the turnout by increasing the entry straight on the crossing. regards, Martin. posted: 23 Jun 2009 15:19 from: Andy G Hi Martin, Thanks for the suggestion. I've had a good look at it and tried a few things. In trying to avoid a very short section of plain track between the crossing and the junction I'm not able to get a smooth line from the crossing to the tandem. This is actually the way I had originally done it with a regular slip but Dick ...
172. Y turnouts
... in a length of plain track because there is a switch deflection on both roads. In which case you probably want to remove E1 and E2 if you are simply printing an individual turnout template. There are several ways to remove them. For example do> exit track> crop all exit track at joint menu item, tools> make split> make separate exit track menu item -- after which you can extend it, curve it, insert another turnout in it, etc., or use the F4 mouse action to shorten the template. For more explanation see this video: help> watch a video> Templot Explained first off menu item, or watch it (in poorer image quality) at: http://flashbackconnect.com/Movie.aspx?id=UJw2efyiA7SvCOidDlmRrQ2 regards, Martin. posted: 7 Mar 2017 12:01 from: Chris Noble Hi Martin Thanks for getting back to me so promptly. In answer to the question do I need a symmetrical turnout, having read a previous thread where Gordon I think was building his version of the ...
... it would be better than cancelling the dialog completely. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Dec 2008 15:01 from: Gordon S Thanks as always Martin. Now I can see what has happened... I was trying to read the whole number, not realising how the number was constructed. Looking at the numbers after the dot now makes sense. What was confusing on the box file print is that the template number had changed and the timber numbers were parallel to the rail, running into each other and being shortened, hence the confusion. Is there a way of turning them at right angles to the rail so the whole number can be read? Thought it strange.. I hadn't been posting my layout updates here as it was starting to move away from Templot. Happy to do so, if you feel it is of interest. I was chuckling to myself last night as the complete plan broke through the 2mb file ceiling that was mentioned on another thread. You can never have too much track.. posted: 5 Dec ...
174. Single Slip
... the North British but the North Eastern was using them by c1910. Mick Nicholson. posted: 12 Feb 2009 14:58 from: Martin Wynne Scott Willis wrote: Thanks for the information, it just goes to prove that you never stop learning. I take it, except for adjusting timbers/check rails, that my Single Slip is fine the way it is? Hi Scott, Your half-diamond templates contain several unwanted bonus timbers -- real> timbering> bonus timbers> remove all menu item. The "shorten check rails for slip" function doesn't work for 1:8 and flatter, so you need to do this manually to suit your prototype. At present you have some conflict with the switches. For a 1:13.5 slip you could probably ease the minimum radius in the slip road by changing to 1:48 switches instead of 1:40. I haven't prepared a ready-made slip switch for that in the list, but it's easy to change. Put the peg on the toe of the existing switches ( ...
... spacings in any approach or exit track, but lose the widened joint sleepers. p.s.3. If before inserting the turnout you click the tools> make tools: options> retain shoved timbers menu option, the above note will apply only to the exit track, if any. The widened joint sleepers will be retained in the approach track, if any. p.s.4. If in creating the original library template you insert a turnout, you can widen the joint sleepers in the exit track also. Then convert back to plain track, shorten and store as a library template. Now when you later insert a turnout in a copy of it (after selecting the above option), the widened sleepers in the approach and exit tracks will be retained. This is the best approach to avoid extra work if you are creating an entire layout with widened joint sleepers. Martin. posted: 24 Mar 2009 17:22 from: Raymond Many thanks for that box file Alan. I have modified it now for 00 SF and here is the box file for anyone else ...
... flash/starter/em_starter.html For a large layout it is probably better to do as Paul suggests and lay out the sweeping curves first, using the "make transition" function between them. That way you know everything is going to fit and your radius constraints will be met. You can then insert turnouts in the templates and continue as in the video to create each area of pointwork. But before doing any of that I would strongly suggest playing about with individual turnouts in the control template. Curving them; extending them; shortening them; trying different combinations of switch and crossing sizes; printing them out. That way you will have a much better understanding of what is and isn't possible and the options available to you, when you start inserting turnouts in your plan. Just ask if you get stuck. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Apr 2009 01:24 from: BruceNordstrand Thanks everyone, very helpful Paul, green as i haven't spent alot of time with Templot. I have actually owned it for a number of years (as Martin ...
... This is rather good. I created a very large pdf file (3200mm x 500mm) and was surprised to find it uploaded to Scribd without any problems. This could be a very useful way of displaying track plans here on Templot Club. This is the CJF plan which Raymond Walley prepared for Paul Hamilton. Here it is as a PDF file, uploaded to Scribd. To see the detail, zoom in and scroll around by grabbing and dragging the image. I see it needs a bit more work on the slip to shorten the K-crossing check rails. Later I will add some buttons to these forum pages so that these Scribd documents (and YouTube videos) can be resized if you wish to better fit your own screen size. If you read this by email and click the link, I think you will see it full screen, which isn't much different from using Adobe Reader or Foxit reader normally. But here's the link if you wish to try it: CJF plan regards, Martin. posted: 20 Apr 2009 12:38 ...
178. rails after turnout
... topic: 820 rails after turnout posted: 18 May 2009 11:15 from: DANNY POSTHUMUS what are the rails behind the frog called and how to get rid of the rails behind the frog. regards danny posted: 18 May 2009 11:33 from: Martin Wynne DANNY POSTHUMUS wrote: what are the rails behind the frog called and how to get rid of the rails behind the frog. Hi Danny, Track in the main road beyond the vee rail joint is called "exit track" in Templot. You can shorten the template to the vee rail joint (MVJP, CTRL-8 peg position) by clicking: in version 091c: do> exit track> crop all exit track at joint menu item. in version 074b: track> snap lengths> exit track> crop exit track at joint menu item. regards, Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> I wish it would...> rails after turnout about ...
... //www.templot.com/martweb/pug_info_2.htm 091b: topic 113 I have tried using it but I simply cannot get myself into the right mindset. Can you point me at any simply tutorials which develop my knowledge to I can get it to do what I want to? As Paul mentioned there are two starter videos, and a long list of tutorial videos on the Templot web site. Before starting on your Barnstaple Junction plan I would suggest simply playing about with individual turnouts in the control template. Curving them; extending them; shortening them; trying different combinations of switch and crossing sizes; printing them out. That way you will have a much better understanding of what is and isn't possible and the options available to you, when you start laying out your plan for real. This first starter video shows how to make basic adjustments to a single template: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/flash/startup/startup_em.html I have a project in mind that looks a little like the west end of Barnstaple Junction at one end and some ...
180. Y point video
... hold down the CTRL key while pressing the F9 key. As an alternative, you can simply press the 9 key (on the main part of the keyboard). regards, Martin. posted: 16 Jun 2009 19:42 from: Hayfield Martin Thanks again, the roam along function makes it a bit easier and does not distort the timber spacing too much, I have had a quick play with the other two methods and they seem to work well. Why do you start with a larger turnout (B6) then shorten it to a 4.5 please? Also I do not seem to find all the tutorials and videos, my next venture will be a scissors crossover so I think I better brush up a bit John Last edited on 16 Jun 2009 19:47 by Hayfield Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Y point video about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click ...
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