... topic: 3152 tandem aids posted: 10 Dec 2017 20:07 from: Martin Wynne For the next program update I have added 3 extra functions to help in creating tandem turnouts. Now in update 217a. These will make it a bit easier to align the inserted additional V-crossing: 2_101500_510000000.png 2_101500_510000002.png 2_101500_510000001.png I will make a bit of video showing these in use shortly. The program update should be available in the next few days. There are still a few loose ends to finish first. cheers, Martin. posted: 10 Dec 2017 20:22 from: Alan Kettlewell I'll look forward to this. I spent another whole day today getting to know this part of the process and still found it difficult to get aligned. So anything to make it easier would be great. Cheers... Alan posted: 11 Dec 2017 07:52 from: Martin Wynne Alan Kettlewell wrote: I'll look forward to this. I spent another whole day today getting to know this part of the process and still found it difficult to get aligned ...

... topic: 1720 Interlaced timbering on a NBR tandem posted: 9 Dec 2011 17:42 from: John Palmer This is my first post on this forum, and I'll begin with a big thank you to Martin for having provided such a powerful and useful software tool as Templot. I am attaching the box file for the most recent evolution of my projected West Highland model: an alternative to the Mallaig Extension based on the premise of a railway along the west shore of Loch Shiel to a terminus on South Loch Moidart via Acharacle. The box file shows the current layout for the terminus, any resemblance to Mallaig being entirely intentional. In the late 'eighties I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to measure and photograph a North British turnout at Rannoch with interlaced timbering. The turnouts on the attached drawing reflect the data collected at Rannoch. The projected layout features one tandem turnout, the employment of which is fairly critical as I haven't found a satisfactory alternative way to fit in the required facilities. Whilst I am reasonably content with the geometry of this ...

... topic: 2489 Connecting three lines into a tandem turnout posted: 19 Jul 2014 16:37 from: Valentin Hello, This is my first post here. I am not new to Templot but I have little experience for what I try to achieve. Attached is my attempt in creating the plan for a very old station; I managed to design the turntable but now I want to connect the three lines into one using a tandem turnout but I cannot get smooth curves from the three exits to the existing lines. I am sure this not complicated for the more experienced ones but I have been struggling for a while. turntable_3_zpsa3b9e018.png And the BOX file: Attachment: attach_1875_2489_turntable_3.box 244 posted: 19 Jul 2014 19:23 from: Trevor Walling Hello, I think you may struggle trying to join into a tandem.I think it would be more likely to succeed if you make a tandem turnout on its own first.Once you have the tandem it would then be a question of extending the three routes to the turntable.Doing tandems is one of the more complex formations that take ...

... topic: 2273 tandem turnouts again posted: 27 Jul 2013 12:26 from: stuart1600 I've been following the guidance in Martin's reply to Richard T. back in 2011 to produce the middle V-crossing for a tandem turnout; using Templot2. Unfortunately I must be misreading something because I can't get this to work as it appears it should from the guidance notes. I've also read the recent exchanges re:Brighton tandems, but still can't work out what I'm doing wrong. I've positioned the peg using CTRL-F8 on the intersection of the two rails and put the notch on the peg. I've created a new template with the crossing at 1:12 (it's obviously going to be much more than that anyway), curviform, and gaunt options selected as per instructions. I then peg this to the notch (using the *multiply key). The notes then suggest using F6 to adjust the curvature to match the underlying template- but it's obvious that the control template is not aligned over the background template(s) at all ...

... would like to ask is, would be good practice, to customize the turnout side only, by using partial templates, in order to fit the plan precisely? In addition, would such a thing ever have been done in the prototype world? Please help with my current dilemma. Best regards, from a some what confused Brian Nicholls. posted: 20 Feb 2011 16:50 from: Brian Nicholls Hi All, As a PS to my above posting, I have attached a PDF file of a particularly awkward 3 way tandem I've just come across. The tandem is at the top of the picture in the file near to the loading gauge, and is a prime candidate as to the reason for my questions. This particular tandem can only be done with perhaps several partial templates. Just another dilemma! Still confused, best regards, Brian Nicholls. Attachment: attach_983_1377_difficult_3_way_ta ndem.pdf 366 posted: 20 Feb 2011 17:21 from: Martin Wynne Hi Brian, Can you clarify whether you are asking about tandem turnouts or plain turnouts? Tandem turnouts will ...

... topic: 3326 Marcway 3way Tandem Turnout posted: 11 Sep 2018 19:24 from: r_wilton Hi, i wonder i anyone can help a novice occasional user. I have a Marcway 3 way tandem righthand turnout with 60" and 48" radius turnouts. I would like to utilise this in a layout to be completed in templot. Problem is i'm having trouble trying to make a template for the 3 way. If anyone can help i'd be most grateful. Ray. posted: 11 Sep 2018 19:42 from: Martin Wynne Hi Ray, Can you post a photo of the Marcway? Or maybe actually scan it? Or take a rubbing from it and scan that? It's difficult to advise without seeing what you are trying to replicate. I have no idea what Marcway might refer to as a 60"/48" tandem turnout. Presumably this is 4mm scale, 00 or EM? To create a tandem turnout in Templot, click the tools> make 3-way tandem turnout> menu items. There are quite a lot ...

... topic: 707 Some help please- 3-way tandem turnouts posted: 22 Jan 2009 17:56 from: Alberta, I have just copied the 3 way tandem turnout that Martin has added to the forum. Now my question is how do i use the template& add it from the boxfiles to the plan i am working on. I am totally baffled i have been trying this afternoon& i cant work it out. posted: 22 Jan 2009 18:10 from: Alan Turner Copy the file to your Box folder and then -> Main -> reload/add from file then select the file Alan Last edited on 22 Jan 2009 18:12 by Alan Turner posted: 22 Jan 2009 18:20 from: Alberta, Thank you Alan i will have a go. posted: 22 Jan 2009 22:29 from: Martin Wynne Alberta, wrote: I have just copied the 3 way tandem turnout that Martin has added to the forum. Now my question is how do I use the template& add it from the ...

... topic: 3147 3 Way Tandem posted: 3 Dec 2017 16:57 from: Alan Kettlewell Hello, My first post on here. I've spent a few full days getting the hang of things in Templot and got around to having a go at a three way tandem turnout. After many times following the various advice and examples I've finally produced the attached. It's to be a component on a friend's O gauge layout (hopefully) so is set at 0-MF with a main curve through the centre track of 4752.32mm. It was the first deviation away from the example in the tutorials I was following so I hope it's worked out about right. So I'm just asking experts to cast an eye over it with a view to advice where it may be incorrect (or not). Many thanks. Cheers...Alan Attachment: attach_2595_3147_My_1st_Tandem.box 279 posted: 3 Dec 2017 17:01 from: Alan Kettlewell I think I've cocked up and loaded the wrong box file. I'll try again...doh.. posted: 3 Dec 2017 17:08 ...

... I need Any other input is much appreciated, I plan on using C&L Flexitrack and their matching turnout kits so any advice on this would also be appreciated Many thanks David Attachment: attach_2162_2745_Faringdon.box 276 Last edited on 24 Sep 2015 17:11 by rynd2it 24 Sep 2015 17:09 from: rynd2it BGS file attached Attachment: attach_2163_2745_Faringdon.bgs 269 posted: 24 Sep 2015 17:10 from: rynd2it sk81 file Attachment: attach_2164_2745_Faringdon.sk81 291 posted: 24 Sep 2015 20:56 from: DerekStuart Hello rynd2it, You can't make a tandem (three way) turnout automatically- which I imagine is due to the pretty much limitless ways in which one can be designed. Can I recommend having a look at this page? http://www.templot.com/martweb/video_list.htm Near the bottom there is a tutorial for making a tandem. I have watched it and can now make one. It isn't that easy at first, but gets easier with some practice. Catch/trap points are very easy to do, taking seconds. Place a turnout on the screen ...

... topic: 1889 Three-Throw Turnout (not tandem) posted: 28 Mar 2012 09:14 from: mike47j I'm drawing a layout in 0 gauge, based on Greenwich Park (about 1900). There is a run round line between the platforms which needs a three-throw turnout. I can follow the tandem turnout for the central frog, but I'm not sure what to do at the toe end. In the image gallery is a drawing of a Great Central three-throw which shows the centre blades are 3ft longer than the outer blades. Due to the lack of space the other end of the crossovers will probably need to be 9ft curved 1:6, do I just start with a 12ft curved 1:6 for the three-throw? And do I have to do anything special at the heel end? Thanks Mike Johnson posted: 28 Mar 2012 16:35 from: Alan Turner To my knowledge Three Throw turnouts were not used in running lines. However the principle is that each pair of switch blades has a ...