@AndyB
Hi Andy,
A few pointers:
1. the MS marker flag appears only on
plain track templates. (On turnout templates the main side and which end is which are obvious
*). But it's possible to create what looks like plain track by shortening or blanking a turnout template to leave only the approach or exit tracks -- if you want to create plain track with a continuous check rail, for example.
2. if you use the
geometry > centre-lines only options, the marker is removed (because it isn't a centre-line).
3. if you use the
geometry > no track centre-lines option, the marker is removed (the assumption is you want a neat template for display purposes, rather than a full set of guide marks for track planning).
4. if you use the
real menu instead (
no rails, and/or
no timbering), the marker is not removed (the assumption is that you are following the intended model or prototype, such as rails inset in a dockside, or a row of timbers from which the rails have been lifted, or an abandoned platform with no track, etc.
5. if you use the
generator menu instead, it's possible to remove the marker by removing the
guide marks. In that case the setting won't get saved in the BOX file, but will be saved if you export a file, such as a PDF or DXF.
If none of that explains it, please post your BOX file and I will see what's going on.
* the switch drive slot (tie-bar) is extended on the turnout side, making a useful indication of the turnout hand when zoomed out.
cheers,
Martin.