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... on the Scalefour forum has reminded me of an article I wrote 20 years ago, which turns out to be still on the server: http://templot.com/info/slips.htm I can't remember if or when I last posted the link, but when I created the make slip function it would have made sense to add the link to the Companion, or include it on its own page. Perhaps I did? Everything is getting a bit muddled in my head these days. http://templot.com/companion/slips.php cheers, Martin. posted: 11 May 2020 21:10 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, Thanks for the reminder re the slip crossovers- certainly useful. When extending the generated crossover( with or without slip roads) is there an easy way to remember which leg of each half diamond is refered to as approach/branch or exit tracks? When bringing one of the half diamonds back to the control I invariably choose the wrong one when wanting to extend the track. Is it me being slow or just an ...
... double-slip): fb_movablek_dslip.jpg thanks to Mick Nicholson They are used when the crossing angle is flatter than 1:8. As one blade closes the other opens. Are you asking how to build it, or how to do it in Templot? Just start with a turnout flatter than 1:8 on the required curve, say a C-10, and then tools> make slip: 2_120717_440000000.png Being on a curve makes no difference. More about slips in Templot at: http://templot.com/companion/slips.php More information about switch-diamonds (movable K-crossings) in Templot: 2_120732_280000000.png cheers, Martin. posted: 12 May 2020 12:37 from: Jim Guthrie Mike, It would probably be easier to consider the formation as two turnouts back to back and overlapping. That might be an easier way to deal with the curves through the fornation. The diamond crossing is a switched diamond- usually used when the angle of the "K" crossing starts getting too large which can cause flanges to take the wrong road ...
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