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posted: 24 Jul 2008 14:18 from: Peter Ayre click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Hi Folks, Further to all the talk of irregular diamonds, I've been trying other types of crossings, but can't get less than 1:2. Any ideas on how to get smaller than 1:2? And how would I do a flat 90 degree crossing? I realise that the crossover is generated from a turnout and less than a 1:2 turnout would almost impossible to use and I know I can also just overlay plain track and manually add check rails to the templates. So, is there a better (easier) way to do it? Happy Templotting. Best regards, Peter |
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posted: 24 Jul 2008 16:40 from: Martin Wynne
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Peter Ayre wrote: Any ideas on how to get smaller than 1:2?Hi Peter, There isn't an easy answer I'm afraid, 1:2 is the limit for Templot at present. After that you are on your own with a lot of partial templates. You also need some prototype data, because there is nothing very standard about short-angle crossings, they vary by company and location. We've been here before -- more info at: topic 160 regards, Martin. |
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posted: 25 Jul 2008 04:35 from: Peter Ayre click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Hi Martin, Thanks for the link, now you mention it I sort of remember it. What I was trying to do was irregular diamonds using two different angles. I needed a 1:2 and a 1:1.5 which obviously I couldn't get to work. I know I can use just rail from partial templates and manually adjust all the timbers, I was just wondering if there was now a short cut in version 91c that I was missing. The other problem I find is that with manually adjusting the timbers they often don't look right. I suppose I just need more practice.  Best regards, Peter |
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posted: 25 Jul 2008 05:03 from: Martin Wynne
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Peter Ayre wrote: The other problem I find is that with manually adjusting the timbers they often don't look right.Hi Peter, That's a common problem. The prototype doesn't look right either! We're not used to seeing the prototype in template form. So it's not obvious how awkward-looking some timbering can be, to get all the chairs in the right place and fully supported. Usually when it's painted and ballasted the timbering looks much less prominent and more natural. As a general rule it's always better to add an extra timber, rather than leave an odd-looking gap. regards, Martin. |
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