... topic: 3709 Laser cut Templot track formations posted: 25 Jun 2020 20:45 from: PHP Maybe a little bit controversial but I laser cut Templot plans for people. I start with the regular DXF export from Templot. I take all the available data but only the sleeper and rail portions are needed for laser cutting. 1509_251502_570000000.png I process the file to simplify the rails as we don't want all the rail made into the base. I also make sure the webs between the sleepers is narrower than the rails to ensure they will be invisible once ballasted. This stage takes between 10mins and an hour or so depending on the size of the formation. I usually have to check the plan hasn't got any overlapping sleepers etc. 1509_251504_110000000.jpg I then split the formation up into track panels to fit my wood and ensuring the grain is running vertically with the sleepers as much as possible. 1509_251505_330000000.png A track panel fresh off the laser. 1509_251509_560000000.jpg The formation with panels removed. Ideally laid over the templot print to help with the positioning of the track etc. ...