... . menu item. This is normally the starting point in creating a custom turnout template, because the centre of the 'A' timber is a reference for several other dimensions. The default settings in Templot are for bullhead as above. regards, Martin. posted: 31 Jul 2014 15:03 from: Phil O Hi Martin I knew about the marks already on the template and have no problem with bullhead rail but with flat bottom I am struggling I hope the attachment gives a better indication of what I was asking for. 38_311001_160000000.png Thanks for the help Phil Last edited on 31 Jul 2014 15:04 by Phil O posted: 3 Aug 2014 04:59 from: Martin Wynne Hi Phil, I agree that positioning the blunt nose can be tricky because the relevant template detail is obscured when the timbers are attached to the template. I'm not too clear how your red line helps because it is similarly obscured by the timber? My usual answer is to print a copy template on tracing paper which can be laid on the rails during assembly to check ...