LE&NS railroad Episode 6 Walther's 90' turntable preparation, installation and programming

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Great video, very informative! When you discussed cutting the rail, had to run to train room to verify something. Found my Xuron cutters, the package included an instruction sheet that states 'For maximum cutter life and optimal finish, S and HO track should be cut top to bottom (vertical cut), N and Z cut from side to side'. Just wanted to pass that along for what it's worth. The blended turf you used is from Woodland Scenics. Again, great video!

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Thanks for the tips. I watched about 20 videos about cutting track and in the end I went with the advice of the pros who do this for a living. Thanks for the feedback Randy

[@Xtream__Attitude]

This is the same turn table my dad bought me before he died, thanks for this video it will definitely help me when I install the table :)

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi I am really happy that this video might help you install your dad's gift. it is really a great turntable, I have had no problems with it so far. I hope you enjoy the channel and tell your friends about it too. Randy

[@KyleSwiney753408]

@@rmmodelrailroading4977How did you get the turntable tracks to work with the gap between the turntable bridge and the service tracks? I have the same thing and mine won’t work.

[@lms_steve6693]

Enjoyed that and particularly like the weathering. You're a braver man than me weathering before making sure everything works! 😊

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Steve, Thanks for the kind words. I got ahead of myself on this for sure but in the end it all worked out. Thanks

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Excellent video, need to watch this again when I install my turntable

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Thanks for the kind words. I am glad that it helped. Randy

[@Greatdome99]

"Scribe unit" is called a beam compass. Used by draftsman for centuries. Switch track is called a turnout.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Thanks for the info. I hope you are enjoying the channel. Randy

[@cjstein2000]

Also called a trammel.

[@Stussmeister]

A very useful and informative video. I've purchased this very same turntable for my layout, but being a novice when it comes to model railroading, was worried about installing it.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Stussmeister, I am glad you found the video informative. Please like and subscribe to the channel if you have not already done so. Telling your friends about the channel would really help too. We can all grow together. Thanks Randy

[@carverparrish]

Great video on the truntable,I am new to truntables. This is very helpful. Please do more.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Theron, Thanks for the kind words. Please spread the word so we can grow together. More to come on a variety of cool things. Randy

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Good evening, I have installed my turntable now , so I need track feeders for each service track and a switch to control power to the service tracks

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Congrats on getting the turntable installed. Yes, those are the next steps. I isolated each service track so I could park engines on them with out the sound generation driving me nuts. Let me know how ou go.

[@randydobson1863]

hello r &m model railroading its is randy and i like video is cool thanks friends randy

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brianblackwell8744]

So the screws provided are just used for positioning not clamping.if you are using foam they are not if needed per the instructions provided. Clamping the base can cause the turntable base to flex and make it unusable. I found tacking in 2-3 places with Elmer’s glue works fine. Also, the turntable is programmable so there is no need to pre-draw your track positions.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Brian, thanks for the information it is very useful. In most projects of this size and cost I always like to at least sketch out the track positions I know they really will work. Placement of the actual track is also a good habit. I have not had any issues with my turntable flexing, it has worked like a charm since day one, but this is something to consider. Keep the good suggestions coming and spread the word about the channel.

[@thomasgrassi8817]

Hi just installed mine did not have any holes under the base mine just lays in the hole and it sound. I was having issue with the programming of the service tracks then in your video you showed me how you did it and the light bulb went off I found what I was not doing. Thanks

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Thomas, Sorry for the delay it took me a while to figure out how to respond. Glad my video helped you out! I have a lot of fun making these videos so it is always good to hear that they have been of service. I hope you keep watching.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Thomas Grassi we will be talking, want to install this in my new layout

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

I think 3 mm screws are close to 8/32 machine screws, planning to add this turntable to my new layout, going to subscribe to your channel, hello from Canada 🇨🇦 😊

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi I think you are correct about the screws. Thanks for subscribing to the channel. If you like it please tell your friends so we can grow together. Randy

[@KyleSwiney753408]

Cool beans! What AC adapter did you use to power the turntable?

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

You can use any adapter that meets the specifications outlined in the directions for the turntable.

[@KyleSwiney753408]

I have the same thing, but I have a lot of questions about this. Did you have to wire the turntable service tracks to make the locomotives run on and off the turntable and does there need to be a gap or should the rails touch each other because I have my rails touch each other and when I turned the bridge, it pushed the out of the way and I need to keep them still.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Kyle, Yes you have to wire the service tracks to move the engine on and off the turntable. I left a gap of 1mm between the turntable and the service tracks. I had to file a few of the service tracks to get a smooth clearance between the tracks when the turntable moves. Remember that your track will contract and expand due to weather conditions and you need to keep this in mind. I hope this helps. Randy

[@USNavyDestroyerman]

Bad use of space. I did not place mine where the Locomotives run through a building before the turntable. The turntable is set to feeds all my maintenance buildings. And my layout has the same amount of space with track curve behind the Round house and turntable.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hey user, Sounds like you did an amazing job wit your turntable and feeder lines. I like the way my design works when we are running trains and need the feeder tracks for switching operations. Good luck with your payout.

[@gavinpowell30]

Can you do a video on the wiring please

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Gavin, Thanks for the question and supporting the channel. I will put that on the list of topic to cover in upcoming episodes. Thanks again and please subscribe and tell your friends so we can grow together. Randy

[@bqbt]

Micro fastners has them to 1 1/2” I ordered 1 1/4”

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up I will order some for future projects.

[@gregrunions5689]

I saw a guy and was going to a 2-56 all rread and tap the holes in the turntable

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Greg, I am sure there are many ways to tackle this challenge. I hope you are enjoying the channel. Please tell your friends so we can grow together Randy

[@jerryd5052]

don't need to hear the engine , while trying to hear you

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi Jerry, I did not think the engine would be so loud. Thanks for the comment. Please spread the word so I can hire a sound man :-) Randy

[@SwissLogistics]

You put your turntable in the wrong place there is no straight run through and 70% of your table blocks your turntable.

[@rmmodelrailroading4977]

Hi I actually put considerable time and effort to engineer the positioning of this turn table. The primary reason I installed a turn table was to turn my engines around so I would have more versatility in operations. Thanks for your comments.