Various Marks on the Trackpad

polybear · 1 December 2023

Hello,

Is there anything which provides information on all the various Symbols that appear on the Trackpad (one example being a straight line with a square "flag" at one end)? I've checked the Templot Companion A-Z Index and also done a search, but with no joy.

Many thanks,
Brian

Martin Wynne · 1 December 2023

@polybear

Hi Brian,

They are called "marks" or "guide marks", not symbols -- which are a separate function, see:

https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/tip-of-the-day-construction-symbols.451/

The straight line mark with a square "flag" at one end appears on plain track templates only and marks the rail-joint end (with closed-up sleepers). The flag indicates which is the Main-Side (MS) of the template.

Most of the other marks are explained where they are relevant, e.g.

https://85a.uk/templot/companion/transition_curves.php

https://85a.uk/templot/companion/slewing.php

cheers,

Martin.

polybear · 1 December 2023

Thanks Martin; the 3rd link in your post is coming up with a 404 Not Found message

Cheers
Brian

edit: Now I'm seeing the image in your reply....

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