I’m testing out the program before purchasing and have a few questions. How do you create parallel tracks with a fixed centerline distance? I’m assuming operating accessories and structures like water towers are part of the “full package”. Correct? How do you handle the partial curve off a turnout to create a parallel track? Must you always use a flex track or are the track libraries expanded when you purchase? Thanks for any responses!
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Right-click on the "end point" of a track to display the options.
Select "Parallel Start point...".
Enter the desired centerline distance.
Select Right/Left and Same/Opposite. (You may need to experiment to see exactly how they work)
The trial version is complete, the "trial" is simply limited to 100 objects. However, users have created additional structures, but there aren't that many and they're not easy to find. One site that started a library is http://www.scarmhirailers.com/, but there haven't been a lot of additions. The SCARM site has several sample layouts and it's easy to download those to copy whatever structures there might be that fit your needs. The Figures library lets you create your own structures in as much or as little detail as you need. The Objects library has some, but it's limited. If you need something you can't find, you can always ask if someone has created it.
If you want a parallel track off a turnout that is different than what can be created using Some track whole or cut standard sectional curves, you need to use flex track. Some brands don't play nice for creating parallel sidings. FasTrack and GarGraves being a couple. However, some, like GarGraves, include Make-Up or Transition tracks. The photo shows different combinations for different brands. However, these have specific centerline distances and you'd need to add fitter prices to get the distance you want. If you use Flex track, you need to make sure the curve doesn't end up being too tight.
Dave. learned something new today.
Jan
DoubleDAZ, I’m a little confused. I’ve read comments on this site that different # turnouts, when used for a crossover, create different parallel track centerline spacing. Yet in SCARM both a Ross #4 and a #11 crossover create a centerline spacing of 4”. Is this an error in the SCARM turnout models?
@Trainmstr posted:DoubleDAZ, I’m a little confused. I’ve read comments on this site that different # turnouts, when used for a crossover, create different parallel track centerline spacing. Yet in SCARM both a Ross #4 and a #11 crossover create a centerline spacing of 4”. Is this an error in the SCARM turnout models?
Well, that's not true. I believe the #4 has 4.0" spacing and the #11 has 4.25". I'm also not aware of any rule that says numbered turnouts all create different spacing. The 2nd photo shows RR-Track measurements for all RCS numbered switches as displayed by its trk-crd feature. It matches what I saw in SCARM, though it's not as easy to measure using the SCARM tape measure.
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