Has anyone built a Turntable from scratch?
'N' Gauge/Peco Code 55 Finescale.
I have a Motor/Gearbox that will achieve 3RPM and because my Shunting layout (Still in construction) has limited space and most Turntables are fairly large diameter, I would like to build my own. I will only be using the one track in & out, just to reverse the loco which will only be 060 or similar.
The layout is DCC, but I envisage not using DCC to drive it, just pushbuttons on the control panel. I realise that I will have to have it isolated from the main track during rotation to prevent shorting, and that isn't a problem, but suggestions to reverse the polarity of the tracks on the turntable to match the main track would be welcome. Would I also need to have some sort of Registration to line the tracks up, or will 3 RPM be slow enough to line it up by sight?
Spottydog
'N' Gauge/Peco Code 55 Finescale.
I have a Motor/Gearbox that will achieve 3RPM and because my Shunting layout (Still in construction) has limited space and most Turntables are fairly large diameter, I would like to build my own. I will only be using the one track in & out, just to reverse the loco which will only be 060 or similar.
The layout is DCC, but I envisage not using DCC to drive it, just pushbuttons on the control panel. I realise that I will have to have it isolated from the main track during rotation to prevent shorting, and that isn't a problem, but suggestions to reverse the polarity of the tracks on the turntable to match the main track would be welcome. Would I also need to have some sort of Registration to line the tracks up, or will 3 RPM be slow enough to line it up by sight?
Spottydog