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posted: 19 Sep 2009 01:28 from: Bill_Lobb
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I have just tried my first attempt at something a little more complex in Templot. It is a scissors crossing, combine with a single slip entry from the running lines. I attach the box file, & would be interested to hear any comments. The two lower lines are running lines, and the scissors gives access to a siding. The two areas I am unsure about are:
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posted: 19 Sep 2009 19:05 from: Paul Boyd
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Hi Bill That looks good. As far as the check rails are concerned, I would be inclined to make the ones leading into the diamond a little longer because they're barely covering the diamond crossings. probably another couple of feet should do it. The attached box file explains it better than words! I think the timbering is correct for the scissors turnouts - it should be normal to the centreline of the main road. One thing that seems odd at first glance is the adjacent track spacings on the scissors. I assume that's deliberate? Right then - now put the whole lot on a curve  Cheers |
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posted: 19 Sep 2009 20:09 from: Bill_Lobb
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Paul Boyd wrote: Hi BillThanks, Paul. I take the point on the checkrails - I was quite pleased with myself for stumbling on how to extend them at all. Pleased you agree on the timbering - I just couldn't see how it would work otherwise. The two lower tracks in the box file are running lines, so are at 6' spacing, while the top line is a siding so is at 10' from the running line. I based this heavily on the description that John Preston wrote a few weeks ago (Thanks, John), but the increased spacing of the tracks did mean I had to improvise the scissors crossing a bit. A curve? hmm.... maybe . Bill |
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