parallel V-crossing - track centres

[Paratom]

I would like to know if you can choose the distance between the tracks when you choose parallel V-crossing or does it always set the distance as a default setting. I look forward to any replies on this.

Thomas

 

[James Walters]

Hi Thomas,
I'm not sure I understand the question so forgive me if I have, but is this the control you're after?

Or are you creating the crossover by using the parallel V crossing option under 'REAL' to create the 'return' curve as a basis for the second turnout. If so, then I'm afraid I can't help you as I've only ever used the on-screen 'crossover' button.

Best,
James

 

[Martin Wynne]

I would like to know if you can choose the distance between the tracks when you choose parallel V-crossing or does it always set the distance as a default setting. I look forward to any replies on this.

Thomas

@Paratom @James Walters

Hi Thomas,

The track spacing for a parallel-type V-crossing matches the current turnout-side (TS) adjacent track centres. You set it here, as James describes:

You can change it before or after setting the parallel V-crossing.

You can also change it by mouse action and adjust it manually by eye:

That's SHIFT+CTRL+F11 on the keyboard, or at:

Every template has its own adjacent track centres - remember to change it back for the next one if necessary.

cheers,

Martin.

 

[Martin Wynne]

@Paratom

p.s. Thomas,

The plug track chairing is not yet done for the return-curve part of a parallel V-crossing.

But as it's plain track, you could do it using a length of plain track printed using the FDM flexi-track option for the timbering base. Align it over the printed paper template when laying the track.

Martin.

 

[Paratom]

Thanks Martin for your reply. I can't praise you enough for the fantastic work you have done on Templot. I purchased Templot many years ago and would like to make another donation. Can't find where I can make a donation on the website. Please let me know where I can find this.

Thomas

 

[Martin Wynne]

Can't find where I can make a donation on the website. Please let me know where I can find this.

@Paratom

Hi Thomas,

Many thanks for your kind words. If you previously purchased the paid-for version of Templot (before 2011) there is no need to make a donation, because free upgrades were part of the deal.

But if you wish you can make a donation to the funds at:

https://85a.uk/templot/templot_donate.php

Click the orange button for a one-off donation, or the green button for a small regular donation.

(Please don't use the orange button for a recurring donation because for some reason it doesn't work.)

Thanks again,

Martin.

 

[Paratom]

Hi Martin I found the donation button and made a paypal donation. You have done a lot of work on Templot since I purchased it and felt you deserved a donation.

Thomas

 

[Martin Wynne]

Hi Martin I found the donation button and made a paypal donation. You have done a lot of work on Templot since I purchased it and felt you deserved a donation.

Thomas

Many thanks Thomas.

Martin.