Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I've started doing some doodling for an O scale Micro layout. In trying to get a feel for the track size and layout. I photocopied and enlarged some PECO OO scale pointwork. My question is. I enlarged a PECO code 75 small "Y" point up to O scale. Would short 4 wheel locomotives like Pecketts and Sentinels run through this OK? I think the radius would scale up to 42" Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Instead of enlarging 4mm scale plans, why not use the 7mm scale plans that Peco provide here? At least you are not scaling up the very narrow gauge 4mm product to an unrepresentative 7mm scale gauge. In the 7mm scale product descriptions, Peco claim a nominal radius of 1828mm (approx 72") for their medium radius points. You should be able to run any commercially-produced locos and stock through them without problems. Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Or consider BYO. Templot is free, and a bit like golf. Easy to get the idea, but it takes a bit of practice... And the results are oh so satisfying. http://www.templot.com usual disclaimers Atb Simon ( a confirmed 31.5mm user) 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted June 16, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2020 There's also Anyrail (https://www.anyrail.com/en) that has libraries for 0 gauge and their trial version of the software has plenty of scope for designing track-plans for smaller layouts. Do share your doodlings! cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirty2a Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Great, I do like an O Gauge micro, looking forward to this.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibelroad Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) On my last O gauge layout I used Peco points,the largest engine I have is an LMS jubilee and that ran through a Y turnout trouble free. I am starting an O gauge micro at the moment to use some old track and buildings. It’s more a diorama really but good luck with your project. Edited June 16, 2020 by Hibelroad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 8 hours ago, daifly said: Instead of enlarging 4mm scale plans, why not use the 7mm scale plans that Peco provide here? At least you are not scaling up the very narrow gauge 4mm product to an unrepresentative 7mm scale gauge. In the 7mm scale product descriptions, Peco claim a nominal radius of 1828mm (approx 72") for their medium radius points. You should be able to run any commercially-produced locos and stock through them without problems. Dave Because a plan for a small radius Y point is not available. There doesn’t even seem to be plans for the new “unifrog “ setback points out there. ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Simond said: Or consider BYO. Templot is free, and a bit like golf. Easy to get the idea, but it takes a bit of practice... And the results are oh so satisfying. http://www.templot.com usual disclaimers Atb Simon ( a confirmed 31.5mm user) Templot is not available for Mac ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 6 hours ago, tractionman said: There's also Anyrail (https://www.anyrail.com/en) that has libraries for 0 gauge and their trial version of the software has plenty of scope for designing track-plans for smaller layouts. Do share your doodlings! cheers, Keith Anyrail, also does not seem to be available for Mac. Doodles coming soon, that might help explain what I’m after too. ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ian Holmes said: Templot is not available for Mac ian I use Templot on my Mac (via Crossover) 6 minutes ago, Ian Holmes said: Because a plan for a small radius Y point is not available. There doesn’t even seem to be plans for the new “unifrog “ setback points out there. Small radius Y points look like what they are - a horrid compromise of modelling space vs reality! Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 49 minutes ago, daifly said: Small radius Y points look like what they are - a horrid compromise of modelling space vs reality! Dave Agreed. But as my chosen subject is an industrial quarry railway, I figured I could probably get away with it. ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith J Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Ian Holmes said: There doesn’t even seem to be plans for the new “unifrog “ setback points out there. Plans for the Unifrog Settrack points are available on the Tower Models website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Keith J said: Plans for the Unifrog Settrack points are available on the Tower Models website. Good to know. I’ll take a look. Thanks Keith ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 For my 7mm layout I thought the Peco standard turnout was a bit too long. I used the Peco 00 template for a small radius turnout and built a couple of those for my station crossover. You need to watch the scaling because of the gauge, and I found that using 199% (instead of 175%) was just right. This gives a proportionately slightly longer turnout than if you scaled up directly. John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, brossard said: For my 7mm layout I thought the Peco standard turnout was a bit too long. I used the Peco 00 template for a small radius turnout and built a couple of those for my station crossover. You need to watch the scaling because of the gauge, and I found that using 199% (instead of 175%) was just right. This gives a proportionately slightly longer turnout than if you scaled up directly. John I like the sound of that idea. Thanks Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34006 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 If I can build a point from C & L and Peco components using Templot,anyone can. Good Luck, atb Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted June 18, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 16/06/2020 at 14:19, Ian Holmes said: Templot is not available for Mac ian Hi Ian, From the Templot web site: The download page is: https://templot.com/companion/installation.php cheers, Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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