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posted: 15 May 2014 22:18 from: Len Cattley
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I have been trying to design a 60' track jig so I need to know the distance between the sleepers so I can make some spacers, I have been sent this guide to help but is it correct? Len |
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posted: 16 May 2014 04:08 from: Martin Wynne
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Len Cattley wrote: I have been trying to design a 60' track jig so I need to know the distance between the sleepers so I can make some spacers, I have been sent this guide to help but is it correct?Hi Len, Yes, that table is from BRT3 of 1964, page 54. It shows the spacings for traditional jointed track with timber sleepers for the BR post-nationalization era. The table shows centre-to-centre dimensions, so to create spacers for a jig you need to subtract 10" (the width of a sleeper) from each dimension. Modern concrete-sleepered CWR (long-welded) track differs. Pre-nationalization track also differs for each company and period, although not by much. Pre-grouping track for different companies varies more and generally used shorter rails. Those dimensions for 60ft bullhead rails are the default settings in Templot2, so to create a jig for such bullhead track you can simply print some straight plain track templates.  To choose between 24, 25 or 26 sleepers per length, go to the real > plain track options > rail lengths and sleeper spacings... menu item. For flat-bottom track you will need to enter the table dimensions as custom settings. regards, Martin. |
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posted: 16 May 2014 10:08 from: Len Cattley
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Thanks Martin, I have printed a straight track so I can use that can I? Len |
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posted: 16 May 2014 10:24 from: Martin Wynne
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Len Cattley wrote: Thanks Martin, I have printed a straight track so I can use that can I?Hi Len, Yes, that's the idea of printed templates. For some notes on when to use 24, 25 or 26 sleepers per 60ft length, click the ? help button: 2_160522_570000000.png  regards, Martin. |
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