Hi Arden, Your Laramie turntable scene is spectacular, as is the scope of your entire layout! I agree with your idea about close enough to look good.
“Model Railroader” published turntable plans in Feb., 1973 and July, 1980. Also, I have attached 3 scans of plans I got from an internet search. These give an idea of the proportion of the girder and pit depth in relation to the length. The weight of the locos to be turned would have a bearing on the thickness of the girder. My research has found that there is a lot of variation on the prototype. Thanks for opening your layout for O/S West. We really enjoyed our visit. Roger Nulton From: ardeng Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 2:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Turntable Recommendation I just posted a couple of pics of my Bowser 24" tt to the Photos folder under Arden. I bought it about 20 years ago. Just stuck it in my benchwork a couple months ago. It was supposed to be ready for the July tour but my health did not allow that or many other things. The only choice was the diameter which is just enough for a Big Boy in S. The pit is a little deep (O scale) but I filled it with a 1/2" white foam which you might be able to see. Then I am going to taper fill it up to the top of the ring rail. My depth of girder will be 1-1/4". A 96' would be 3/4 of that. One inch would look good to me. Arden Goehring, Lodi CA --- In mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com, "jshannon148" <jshannon148@...> wrote: > > The replies have been overwhelming both in terms of number and information. > Many thanks to all who responded with ideas and web sites.
