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  • The Plug Track functions are experimental and still being developed. Some of the earlier pages of this topic are now out-of-date.

    For an updated overview of this project see this topic.   For some practical modelling aspects of using Plug Track see Building 3D Track.

    The assumption is that you have your own machines on which to experiment, or helpful friends with machines. Please do not send Templot files to commercial laser cutting or 3D printing firms while this project is still experimental, because the results are unpredictable and possibly wasteful.

    Some pages of this and other topics include contributions from members who are creating and posting their own CAD designs for 3D printing and laser-cutting. Do not confuse them with Templot's own exported CAD files. All files derived from Templot are © Martin Wynne.
  • The Plug Track functions are experimental and still being developed.

    For an updated overview of this project see this topic.   For some practical modelling aspects of using Plug Track see Building 3D Track.

    The assumption is that you have your own machines on which to experiment, or helpful friends with machines. Please do not send Templot files to commercial laser cutting or 3D printing firms while this project is still experimental, because the results are unpredictable and possibly wasteful.

    Some pages of this and other topics include contributions from members who are creating and posting their own CAD designs for 3D printing and laser-cutting. Do not confuse them with Templot's own exported CAD files. All files derived from Templot are © Martin Wynne.

chairs

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    Plug dimensions

    Morning all, Apologies if I am being dim, but I can’t find the nominal dimensions of the plug & socket for plain track chairs. I’ve just modelled a GW 1895 chair, and need to model the plug, so need length, width, and relation to gauge face. Is there a published standard? Tia Simon
  2. Martin Wynne

    REA chair types and designations in plug track

    . It's now quite a while since I finished enough chairs for a full turnout, so it's time I wrote an explanation of the REA chair designs and how they are designated in Templot. REA chairs come in S , M and L. That's Short, Medium and Long. This refers to the length of the rail seat supporting...
  3. Martin Wynne

    GWR Switch and Crossing Chairs - photos

    Here are links to Phil's topics on the old Templot Club forum containing the GWR chair photos: topic: 182 - GW special chairs topic: 184 - GW special Chairs topic: 186 - GW special chairs topic: 187 - GW special chairs topic: 188 - GW special chairs topic: 189 - GW special chairs topic: 190 -...
  4. Martin Wynne

    Another inside half-scissors

    . Just came across this: On the right is an inside half-scissors, about which I recently made a video, see these topics: https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/inside-half-scissors.465/...
  5. Martin Wynne

    Etched chairs -- Masokits and...

    @Paul Boyd @Julian Roberts @Charles Orr This is new info to me. An alternative source to Masokits for etched fold-up chairs. Has anyone tried these? http://www.phd-design-etchings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_28_66&product_id=346 Only S1 ordinary it seems. Previous...
  6. Martin Wynne

    REA chair dimensions -- screws and fixings

    Copied from: https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/messin-with-resin-3d-printed-track.103/post-957 Chair base is 1/4" thick at edge. Seat for rail is 1.3/4" thick. Chair screw: The ferrule provides a precise location on the timber without needing a close tolerance hole in the chair...
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    Timber Shoving - 2

    Hi I have attached a file showing how far I have got with timbering a 1:7 crossover. I am working on GWR Old type curved switches using 9' minumum length sleepers and timbering. On reading the crossing timber section of GWR switching and crossing practice I am assuming that early practise...
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    C&L new GWR 2 bolt chairs, preproduction test shots

    This is a sneak preview of the new C&L GWR 2 bolt chair sprue, this is a pre-production test shot, the tool is back with the tool makers for final fettling. Both 2 & 3 bolt chairs are designed for use with the new code 131 rail Same format 10 standard, 2 bridge, 2 Joint and Bridge, joint...
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    C&L 7mm scale New 3 bolt sprue and fishplates

    This is the new S1 3 bolt sprue, which comprises or 10 standard chairs, 2 L1 (bridge) and 2 J Joint) chairs 1 standard and 1 reinforced functional fishplates These 2 shots are close ups of the chairs, 4 bolt L1 bridge chair, centre is the joint chair, then a standard chair These shots are...
  10. Martin Wynne

    New track components from DCC Concepts

    DCC Concepts have just announced some new track components: Etched 00 sleepers. Cast brass bridge chairs. See: https://mailchi.mp/dccconcepts/legacy_track_1-5126186 Why they are building plain track with bridge chairs is a bit of mystery. When bridge chairs are used on plain track it is...
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