Is there a way to draw turntables?
I'll give it a try. You can represent the track. I can't get the 3D to work for the pit or shed.
- Pick a center line on the baseboard and get the coordinates. I used a 48" wide area, so I want to start at 24"
- Select tools and open the toolbox, then select starting point
- Enter the coordinates for the center track sufficient for the shed length. I chose 25" of track. The angle in the toolbox starts at 0 degrees is east. I enter X=25, Y=24 (centerline) A= 180 degrees. Select ok
- Place 25" of track from there
- Next, enter the coordinates of the next track. You'll need the angle for the shed you'll use. I used 30 degrees, which seemed a little wide, but it's an example. I also want to move this start a little further on x and keep 6" spacing on Y, so, enter X= 27, Y=18 (24-6), A=210(180 +30). select ok and 25" of track.
- Time for the third track X=27, Y=30(24 +6) A=150(180-30), OK
- Add 25" of track
- The turn track will need to be slightly off, so it doesn't connect. X=25 Y=27, A=345, OK , and add the length of your table track. I used 25" to keep it easy.
- Finally, the approach X=50"(25" + 25" table track), Y=24(centerline), A=0, ok and add your first approach track.
It represents the approach, turntable and shed track. If you use the angles and actual depth of your shed track and the actual diameter of the TT for the track length, it should be reasonably accurate. You can work in any direction of course, from the TT out or the approach in, whichever suits you. Just keep the coordinates accurate for the start point and the angle in the correct direction. Remember the track attaches moving away from the start point.
Some pics and SCARM file attached. The 3D stuff is too time consuming, but you can get the layout fitment really close.
Disclaimer: It's really early and I may have missed some typo's. I hope you get the process anyway. Goodnight.
