Defining track properties
1. On the Base Data menu, click > Display Types.
The Display Types list opens.
2. Right-click the entry of your choice.
3. On the shortcut menu, click Edit.
The Display Type window opens.
4. Select the option Railroad tracks.
5. Click the Rail Properties button.
The Rail Properties window opens and shows a preview. If after making changes, you click in the preview, the display is refreshed accordingly.
6. Make the desired changes:
Element |
Description |
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Rail type |
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Ties type |
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7. Enter the desired values in the Rail tab.
Element |
Description |
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Rail gauge |
Distance between inner edges of tracks, default value 1.435 m |
Rail height |
Flange height + head height + web thickness calculated |
Head width |
Width of upper track portion |
Head height |
Height of upper track portion |
Web width |
Width of middle track portion |
Flange width |
Width of lower track portion |
Flange height |
Height of lower track portion |
8. Enter the desired values in the Ties tab.
Element |
Description |
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Spacing |
TiesSpac: Distance between individual ties |
Length |
Length of sleepers (90° towards movement direction) |
Width |
Width of ties in movement direction |
Height |
Vertical thickness of ties type |
Texture |
Graphic file for display of ties |
Horizontal length |
Scales texture to length entered |
9. Confirm with OK.