QUOTE (80class @ 10 Jan 2008, 03:49)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I must say that this is one area of DCC that I'm not that well up to speed on, so if anyone wants to correct me please feel free!
I understand that you can configure an accessory decoder to operate a turntable, but that can be a little bit more complicated that you would imagine. The problem with using a normal loco decoder is stopping the turntable where you want it. I have seen quite a few solutions that involve pretty large modifications to the TT.
This site is quite useful:
http://www.cmlelectronics.co.uk/support/fl...nnturntable.htm
As I already have the fl. TT I thought the 6915 looked like a good solution if one day I do decide to go for full computer control. Currently I still use the supplied switch to operate it.
I had heard that there was a fully dcc operated TT available from some European manufacturer, but I can't remember who makes it.
Rob
***You really do need to read the manual for the FL device - I don't have it but I was looking closely until an EU friend told me it does much less than it looks like it does..... I must admit the FL "my first trainset" look of the plastic case didn't really grab me either
The EU manufacturer of the digital turntable is Heljan.
They also make the fully programmable turntable for Walthers in USA, and this is in several sizes. It works well and seems very reliable - I really wish it'd been in existence before I bought a FL turntable for my "off scene loco storage" area and converted every one of the 20plus exit tracks I added to BS95R bullhead rail!!!!
(The non-prototypical look of the FL doesn't matter in the hidden area, as the "shed" that keeps the dust off my loco's is a 6' diameter sun umbrella suspended from the ceiling over the TT with 4 low wattage halogen lights wired under it

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Regards
Richard.