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... topic: 2560 How much sideways movement on loco chassis posted: 27 Oct 2014 11:59 from: LSWRArt How much 'slop' should be allowed between the wheels and the chassis? For example, I model using 0-MF track. If I have an 0-6 -0 loco with a certain wheelbase (85mm) running on curves with a certain maximum radius (1200mm), how much movement should I allow on each axle? Is there a simple formula into which you can enter dimensions? This would allow me to decide how much movement to allow on the loco and also whether to gauge widen the track on the tightest curves. If so, can you easily extend this formula to something like an 0-4 -4? Assuming minimal sideways movement on each of the axles, how much sideways movement should be allowed on the bogie for a certain wheelbase? I know this is not a track question, but it seems that the two are closely connected. Thanks, Arthur posted: 27 Oct 2014 13:09 from ...
... the level of attention he has applied to Templot. I've been playing with the idea of comming back to the hobby and I think I'm going to fair alot better using this application than my old school methods of a beam compass and yard sticks lol. There's just one thing or two that is catching me off guard though and it's mainly because well I'm in Canada and alot of the people around here seem to be from Europe. It's the "P4" referance and the 4mm and such scaling. Me I'm used to the simple "S ", "O ", "TT", "HO", "OO" "N" and "Z" scale referances. I know I really dated myself with the "TT" scale referance but if someone could be so kind as to fill in this out of touch Canuck Regards Richard Paul Boyd wrote: Hi Richard Firstly it isn't "us guys"- it's one man, Martin Wynne Secondly, Templot isn't CAD, except in the most literal sense of the phrase. This is one ...
143. Barnham Jct
... :53 from: Phil O Hi Martin Microsoft Virtual Earth usually beats Google for resolution, although the excellent Bird's Eye View feature isn't available here. See attached: Could you please further details of the website or a link as it looks to be very useful. Everytime I try to access using Microsofts download site I end up going round in circles. Many Thanks Phil posted: 5 May 2008 01:18 from: davelong Hi all, Try http://www.flashearth.com It accesses all the online photo mapping sites and a simple click will switch between the maps. Although the current google maps site seems to get the updates quicker. Dave posted: 5 May 2008 01:38 from: Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: Could you please further details of the website or a link as it looks to be very useful. Everytime I try to access using Microsoft's download site I end up going round in circles. Hi Phil, Microsoft Virtual Earth maps are at: http://maps.live.com You don't need to download anything to see them in 2D ...
... curve to 749.16 mm (the shortened curve bye the way remained overlaid on top the original longer curve). I then made a slewed curve with the following changed data: Slewing Zone Start= 80 mm Slewing Zone Length= 663.96 mm Amount of Slew= 12.51 mm I kept this slewed template in control, and did a dummy vehicle check to see what happened. The result was the same as before, and I found that the dummy vehicle followed the radii of the original longer un-slewed curve. This was a simple stand alone experiment. Hope this helps. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 28 Mar 2012 08:41 from: Alan Turner I've just constructed the track as above and the dummy vehicle follows the control template- as it should. Is the slew Mode 1 or 2? I used mode 1 regards Alan posted: 28 Mar 2012 14:43 from: Martin Wynne Hi Brian, Thanks for posting your file. I have deleted my previous drivel because I have now reproduced your screenshot: 2_280931_290000000.png It's very ...
... you save a .box file called start.box in your \BOX-FILES\ folder, and don't choose to reload your previous session, the start.box file will be loaded automatically on start-up. This can contain whatever you want -- custom templates, library templates, a default track plan of some sort, default settings for the control template, gauge and scale, etc. It's an ordinary .box file, so you can reload it or modify it at any time. If you don't want to use this feature it's very simple -- don't save a file called start.box. The same applies to background shapes if you save a file called start.bgs in your \SHAPE-FILES\ folder. In this case however, it loads every time on start-up as there is no "reload previous" function for .bgs files. This option is especially useful for the background shapes, because once defined they tend to remain unchanged while working on the track plan through several sessions. If you don't want to use this feature it's very simple -- don't ...
146. Background scans
... but it won't be before next week now. One thing which I know is confusing is the label enter dimensions on the button. Several times I have tried to come up with something else, but that does actually describe the function of the button (in contradistinction to the add clicked shape button, where the dimensions are taken from prior clicks on the pad). I wonder if the process can be made simpler somehow? I'm thinking Templot needs some "wizards" which lead new users through these functions with a sequence of simple yes/no questions and answers. Something I've learned from off-group messages is how little basic Windows knowledge some users have. How to navigate to C:\TEMPLOT\SHAPE-FILES for example and save an image there, rather than in My Pictures say, where the scanner normally dumps everything. But with the best will in the world I can't find time to write a Windows primer in the Templot docs. could saving the shapes file automatically save the bitmap image at the same time? I will look ...
... web URL. Which means screenshots can be made manually for use as background picture shapes. The difficulty is sizing them to the exact scale to match your model. So I thought I would look at supplementing the directly loaded maps with an option for Templot to make the screenshots for you, and insert them automatically at the correct scaled size. It's working quite well, and will be in the next program update. 2_062230_270000003.png As usual, getting it to work is the easy bit. What always makes me sweat is creating a simple user interface, and especially writing the notes in words which folks will actually read, and not glaze over when they see them. So here is the first draft for this function. Please read these notes and let me know if anything is unclear. Thanks: 2_062230_260000000.png 2_062230_270000001.png 2_062230_270000002.png regards, Martin. posted: 7 Aug 2017 16:41 from: Stephen Freeman Err, how long before Templot can build the entire layout for you? Amazing! But please do try to get some sleep (03.45?), we ...
148. PC or Mac
... topic: 1645 PC or Mac posted: 5 Oct 2011 10:43 from: Norman Saunders Simple question. I am thinking of changing my computer. Does Templot work on a Mac? posted: 5 Oct 2011 12:58 from: Martin Wynne Norman Saunders wrote: Simple question. I am thinking of changing my computer. Does Templot work on a Mac? Hi Norman, Templot is a Windows program. It won't run natively on a Mac using the Mac operating system. However, there are several other ways to run Templot on a Mac. Members here have reported that Templot runs fine on the latest Intel-based Macs under Bootcamp, Parallels Desktop, Codeweavers Crossover, etc. For Codeweavers Crossover you do not need a copy of Windows, see: http://www.codeweavers.com/products/crossover/ There is information (a bit dated now) about using Templot on a Mac computer at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/templot/message/7167 and here on Templot Club at: topic 287 and some screenshots ...
... but due to the requirement to establish a non-scale gauge, amendments are made to sleepers etc to try and reduce the visual effect of the" narrow" track The phenonium of scale models not actually being to scale is quite common, for example my platforms are the size of the prototype in length, its doesnt mean Im suddenly modelling in a different scale, it just means I have introduced a" non-scale" compromise to my model In that regard PECO bull head isnt a scale model of anything, is simple actually a" toy" track made to certain dimensions, that PECO believe will( a) run most models and (b) have some visual fidelity with the prototypes standard gauge track I'm not aware of any 4ft-1.5in track having sleepers longer than 8ft. hmm, in my proposed company, building a new railway between sillytown and nonsenseville, I have developed track standards that will use 4'1.5" gauge and that will require the builders to use 15 feet sleepers. Hence modellers wishing to use the PECO track, will ...
150. Web design blues
... -fingered engineer. At the risk of sounding ungrateful, I like the Templot web site as it is. I don't really see that there is much to be gained by making it more 'stylish'. It conveys the information it needs to in a way that I find easy to find my way around. Thats all the 'style' I need. Bill posted: 23 Jul 2007 10:30 from: Templot User -- --- from Andy Reichert -- --- http://www.Sergentengineering.com Clean and simple. Andy posted: 23 Jul 2007 13:26 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin So I've been looking around web design companies for ideas, but clearly I'm missing something. For example here is the site of a web site firm based near here: Hughes Media Yellow headings on white? Small text in pale grey? Are my eyes so much worse than the average, or are these sites all created by 25-year-olds with perfect vision and top-of-the-range monitors? Ummm- apart ...
... additional pointwork. If the main road is straight or on a constant radius, it is usually more convenient to use a regular V-crossing, and then tools> make return curve to start the loop, and tools> make double-track TS for the loop track. You then have separate loop templates into which you could insert pointwork. cheers, Martin. posted: 21 Sep 2020 14:08 from: Martin Wynne p.s. Jerry, An alternative approach would be to start with the loop track, and make simple link for the return curve, see: http://templot.com/companion/make_simple_link.php make_link_2_760x200.png Martin. posted: 22 Sep 2020 04:48 from: Jerry Goodwin Thanks very much, for your answer and assistance and video. I think you've pointed out a key point, that I don't want to use parallel V-crossings because I do want to add additional point work, so I'm working with your suggestion in your first p.s. paragraph. My end goal for this first template is a curved crossover with a ...
... to wade through a 10 minute video instead of being able to read through something at my own speed. I know that on yours we can easily pause video, but you still can't print a video out and keep it in a file! I wonder what other people think? I think now that by far the best set of instructions and tutorials is this very forum! How about making any documentation no more than a "Getting started" set of instructions with all the basics covered, sufficient to create, say, a simple GWR terminus station using all the default settings? I think just about everything more than that is covered in the forums somewhere, and it would take a hell of a load off you. I'm thinking about my own experience of using various software where I often find the appropriate forums far more useful than any manufacturer's documentation. Whatever you do though, you must know by now that there will always be someone who's unhappy. Cheers, Paul posted: 4 Jul 2015 17:18 from: Martin Wynne Paul Boyd wrote: ...
153. Changes in 218d
... it, and I have no means of doing that. If I simply change the monitor resolution while Templot is running, I get the expected message from Windows saying that to apply the changes I must restart Windows. In 40 years working on Templot it has never occurred to me to try to do such a thing. Not for the first time, I get the feeling I'm on a different planet from everyone else. cheers, Martin. posted: 17 Feb 2018 00:12 from: Andrew Barrowman Hi Martin, The simple solution is to supply a can of DDT with every copy of Templot. Regards, Andy DDT= Don't Do That posted: 17 Feb 2018 00:42 from: Rob Manchester Andrew Barrowman wrote: Hi Martin, The simple solution is to supply a can of DDT with every copy of Templot. Regards, Andy DDT= Don't Do That Andy, DDT= Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane Kills all known bugs and some things it shouldn't.... Rob posted: 17 Feb 2018 04:21 from: Andrew Barrowman Rob Manchester wrote ...
... hitch"- that is the punch "hanging up" in the sleeper on release- if there are holes close to each other, this can snap the sleeper, and I try to keep my thumb on the sleeper strip close to the punch to stop this happening.... Any thoughts on a better solution? Richard, I'm talking here from ignorance of the actual tools being used but I would try to fit a stripper of some form to prevent the punched material sticking to the punch. This can be fairly simple, like a piece of steel strip which is drilled with a clearance hole for the punch and which is held on, or a natz above, the material to be punched such that it strips the material off the punch when the punch is lifted after the punching action. Not knowing the makeup for your punch means that I can't really give suggestions for how you might achieve this. Obviously, the stripper has to be of sufficient rigidity to do the job and achieving that with your punch might be difficult. I made ...
... picture of the 0 Gauge version here. Finescale Tiebars 0 Gauge 2_152349_290000000.jpg Borg-Rail 0 Gauge Stretcher Bars (Manufacturer's Photo) From: http://www.borg-rail.com Advantage over any other version of using copperclad 1) Copperclad moving tiebars are too rigid and may eventually break the soldered joint 2) Copperclad moving tiebars which use some sort of pin pivot can eventually fail due to the pivot wearing through the tiebar. Advantage over other scale tiebars 1) Being metal they are easy to connect to underboard point motors, a simple loop is all that is usually needed. 2) tiebar will deform rather than snap or break, but is rigid enough to operate blades. 3) Easy to alter to your exact standards.(within reason of course!) Last edited on 1 Jun 2015 14:30 by Stephen Freeman posted: 15 Jun 2010 20:34 from: JFS Hi There, Just to mention that your Finescale Insulated Tiebars 0 Gauge. link returns a 403. Regards, Howard. posted: 16 Jun 2010 00:52 from ...
... this new option means that a template can be longer than its stated "overall length". Which is measured to the end of the main road exit: 2_271713_120000000.png (geometry> template lengths (in mm) ... menu item) Templot is such fun. In the next program update, hopefully later tonight after I have had a meal. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Apr 2014 21:28 from: Raymond That is a really useful addition, thanks Martin for making what was a potentially complex problem very simple. Regards Raymond posted: 28 Apr 2014 10:02 from: Paul Boyd Hi Martin That's a really useful feature- thanks! And when creating partial templates you can now have a vee in which both legs are separately adjustable for length. And that especially so posted: 28 Apr 2014 11:42 from: Martin Wynne Thanks Raymond, Paul. Now available in 209a: topic 1500 I would be grateful if experienced users would give this new function a good bashing and report any issues. It required some significant changes ...
... wrote a quick run-down of the Templot2 changes for tandems here: topic 1487- message 9841 and some notes about it here: topic 1567 The old video is here: http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/3_way_tandem.exe regards, Martin. posted: 21 Oct 2012 23:23 from: julia I really am struggling to do anything more than just create a single turnout with templot. Following all these instructions I don't end up with the hoped for turnout. At this stage I just want to make a simple H0e 3 way turnout, with 700mm radius on both sides... J posted: 21 Oct 2012 23:45 from: Martin Wynne julia wrote: I really am struggling to do anything more than just create a single turnout with templot. Following all these instructions I don't end up with the hoped for turnout. At this stage I just want to make a simple H0e 3 way turnout, with 700mm radius on both sides... Hi Julia, That sounds like you want a symmetrical 3-throw turnout ...
158. .box files
... topic: 918 .box files posted: 30 Jul 2009 22:01 from: SimonH Hi Every one, I notice that a lot of the attachments to postings are with a .box file extention. While I can open the postings, I cannot open these .box files, and I can't seem to find any where that gives me the ability to do so. The answer is probable very simple but can some kind sole tell me what it is please. Cheers Simon Handby( In a very cold Tassy) posted: 30 Jul 2009 22:10 from: Nigel Brown Simon They're Templot box files. So you need to download them and stick them with your other box files, then enter Templot and load the one you want to look at. cheers Nigel posted: 31 Jul 2009 08:01 from: Martin Wynne SimonH wrote: I notice that a lot of the attachments to postings are with a .box file extension. While I can open the postings, I cannot open these .box files, and I can't seem to find any where that ...
159. Diesel exhaust notes
... posted: 3 Jan 2019 19:56 from: Rob Manchester Hi Derek, Happy New Year. Can I ask the reason for your posting? Possibly the best place to ask would be with one of the companies that specialises in re-programming Loksound and Zimo chips for the diesel engines. There is a lot going on inside the hood of an HST for example. Rob posted: 5 Jan 2019 09:04 from: madscientist It's actually a very complex answer as there are lots of contributing factors Obviously you have firstly simple increases in frequency, nature and volume of the rotating parts and other mechanical interconnects, then you have sounds changes due to the introduction of more fuel, more air as the throttle is opened, changes in combustion pattern, as well as changes due to the load on the engine, you have ancillary noise changes due to resonances in the exhaust, exhaust scavenging, turbo noise, air induction noise and overall NVH noise( Noise vibration, harshness) not to mention noise contribution from the many ancillary engine driven accessories There's no ...
... data file. If you save a .box file called start.box in your \BOX-FILES\ folder, and don't choose to reload your previous session, the start.box file will be loaded automatically. This can contain whatever you want -- custom templates, library templates, a default track plan of some sort, default settings for the control template, gauge and scale, etc. It's an ordinary .box file, so you can reload it or modify it at any time. If you don't want to use this feature it's very simple -- don't save a file called start.box. The same applies to background shapes if you save a file called start.bgs in your \SHAPE-FILES\ folder. In this case however, it loads every time on start-up as there is no "reload previous" function for .bgs files. This option is especially useful for the background shapes, since once defined these tend to remain unchanged while working on the track plan through several sessions. If you don't want to use this feature it's very simple -- don't ...
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