John... I built (converted to S) and reviewed the Peco turntable in the S Gaugian a while back. It makes a nice small TT in S Scale, but it is really too small to handle a 2-8-0 steamer. It works best for single unit diesels. It can be operated manually and a motor option is available. Scenery Unlimited did sell them.
It's been a long time, but Skip Redio of the Bristol Club (Boston area) used to produce and sell a very nice basic S Scale turntable. It's about 120 scale feet, is DC powered, has an aluminum pit (very sturdy) and comes with the pit rail already installed. The bridge is simply a piece of wood (with the pit wheels installed) to which you must add the girder details, ties and rail. I have had one on my RR for 5 years and it works very well. The Bristol Club has had one on their Club modular layout for ages and it also performs very well. The price was $300-$350 a few years ago. If interested, I'll give you Skip's contact info. This T/T is very strong and well engineered. Diamond Scale also makes a very nice turntable. They have made an Sn3 D&RGW version (it also could double for Sierra Railroad in S standard). This is essentially a HO turntable, but would make into a really nice small S standard gauge T/T. The Diamond Scale T/T uses a cast plaster pit and a built up wood girder table. It makes a very nice T/T, but requires some skill to build and make operational. I had two of them on my Sn3 RGS/D&RGW layout for ten years. It is available with a hand-crank system or a powered version. Diamond Scale has changed hands several times in the past few years, but, according to their website, will again be producing these T/T's soon. Bob Hogan --- In [email protected], "jshannon148" <jshannon148@...> wrote: > > I have searched the archives but did not find a recent discussion of S-scale > turntables. I am expanding my layout and would like to include a turntable, > has anyone bought one recently with a good experience? > > Thanks, John > Pittsburgh, PA > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
