martin_wynne

. This topic has been well and truly derailed by the loss of the photos. To resurrect it, here is a line with a lot of landscape: Martin.

RS have today released DesignSpark Mechanical 6, which has been a long time coming. There are new paid-for versions with increased functions, but the basic program remains free. The paid-for versions are free until the end of March, i.e. you get 2 months free. More info and download: https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/subscriptions-pricing-page https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mechanical-software cheers, Martin.

But they aren't the ones using Finetrax kits, which is what this topic is about. Martin.

They have made the classic mistake of using over-scale RTR wheel profiles on an exact-scale track gauge. As a result, all the models will be over scale width below the footplate to allow for the thicker wheels and side-play for curves. (Just like in H0 -- are you listening NMRA?) There is a reason why the established UK scales use a reduced track gauge for RTR -- 00, EM, 0-MF, 0-Fine, UK-N. That way our RTR models can be exact scale models, ripe for conversion to the finer scales if wanted. You can't do that with H0 or TT:120, they are not scale models to start with. We sensibly keep the exact-gauge track for exact-scale wheels only -- P4, S7, etc. TT-120 would have been much more attractive on 11mm gauge. That way they could be exact scale models, easily converted to P-120 exact-scale wheels on 11.96mm gauge, and possibly generated a whole new finescale hobby segment. And on 11mm gauge the Hornby designers would have had a much better chance of getting them round train-set curves. Heaven knows why modellers are so fixated on the track gauge, it's not important compared with other factors. For example, the TT:120 steam locos will look daft with the splashers about a foot wider than the prototype. Martin.

Hi John, The full list of Templot videos is here: https://85a.uk/templot/companion/online_video_list.php There is a link to that page in the program: Not all the links in that menu are up-to-date, but that one is. :) cheers, Martin.

Hi John, There is a Templot video here: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=3o4-PiKKPVaAXZsePJOwSA2 And more explanation here: https://85a.uk/templot/archive/topics/topic_3660.php#p29557 cheers, Martin.

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And another tunnei:

Phil was referring to the physical clock visible in the other camera.

Better view on the opposite camera, but no clock: https://youtube.com/watch?v=zys9cWMwfpY

This is also a bit odd: https://goo.gl/maps/TiYPw855BdFi72nu8

Presumably: "or using a car that has a start/stop engine" would cover an electric motor?

And a level crossing might not be level. The railway at least could be on a gradient. Just a gentle steer back on topic, almost certainly doomed to fail.

Presumably all this applies only while the vehicle is on the King's Highway and not on private land? So drivers are able to text "I'm in the Tesco car park" even while still moving? And these drivers can announce to the world "I'm on the ferry!" : How far do you need to pull into a field gateway to be off the public highway? Gates are often set back from the property boundary. Martin.

Just a hunch. Try this link: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/87-layout-topics-xxxxxx/ Martin.

As in "9 out of 10 dogs prefer Chum" ? Oh sorry, misread "dodgy".

Does he have a goat in the back garden of No.10?

But they do have public footpaths crossing them, allowing you to escape: https://goo.gl/maps/3Yw1B8fwHnt64s9o9

Snap. 🙂

Don't stay in -- head west on the M50 and exit at Junction 3: https://goo.gl/maps/zf6km4xoXqeAEwgq9 Yes, that's the entire motorway junction -- who needs more when there is no traffic? Then you've got the whole of mid-Wales in front of you with not a motorway in sight. And hardly any railway. You might decide not to come back. Martin.

Prototype BS-95R section: https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?resources/bullhead-rail-section-bs-95r.4/ Some typical model rail: https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/experimental-plug-track-3d-printed-cnc-milled-laser-cut.229/post-5569 Martin.