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General => Trains! => Topic started by: Andy R on February 09, 2010, 04:10:43
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I’m not sure what they’re called, but there are these “swinging bridges” used in train yards to move single train units into stables for repairs and maintenance (I wanna say they’re called turntables). I know there was ate least one set with this part once-upon-a-time and was hoping someone could lead me back into the light…
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I’m not sure what they’re called, but there are these “swinging bridges” used in train yards to move single train units into stables for repairs and maintenance (I wanna say they’re called turntables). I know there was ate least one set with this part once-upon-a-time and was hoping someone could lead me back into the light…
Hello, Andy ...
If you're looking for a Playmobil "turntable" that you saw, you may have actually seen an LGB/Pola turntable.
Click HERE (http://www.topslotsntrains.com/topslotsntrains/final.asp?ref=POLA-331945-ELECTRIC-TURNTABLE-KIT&id=4453&manufacturer=%27POLA%20G%20Scale%27) and see attachment ...
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Hello
Oohh now that is an expensive looking set . I want one of those too :lol: I have a feeling it is not easy to find for a decent price though :'(
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
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Wouldn't it be more cost effective to make one of these as a custom instead of paying approximately $330.00 USD :o? You could make one if you have extra G scale track for a fraction of the price of an OEM one, but the only exception is it may be manual, not electric ;D!
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Wouldn't it be more cost effective to make one of these as a custom instead of paying approximately $330.00 USD :o? You could make one if you have extra G scale track for a fraction of the price of an OEM one, but the only exception is it may be manual, not electric ;D!
You know, the set I saw might have been a custom… ¿Any ideas how it could have gotten built? (Yes, it most definitely was a Playmobil set, with the ‘7Ø’s era fixed-hands.)
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Hi
Or you could make on out of a lazy Susan (http://www.carendt.com/articles/FAQs/TrainTT.html) , more (http://www.carendt.us/microplans/pages/shelf/turntable/index.html) ;)
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
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. . . Or you could make on out of a lazy Susan (http://www.carendt.com/articles/FAQs/TrainTT.html) , more (http://www.carendt.us/microplans/pages/shelf/turntable/index.html) ;) . . .
That is a great idea, Rasputin! Thanks for the links - I often think that model train builders are among the most creative thinkers anywhere! If the basic Rubbermaid-type lazy susan is too small or light-weight for the job, one could use the hardware that is used for built-in turntables in kitchen cabinets. Here is a store that sells heavy-duty lazy susan hardware (and many other useful items - I buy stuff from them all the time.) Lazy susan hardware at Rockler.com (http://www.rockler.com/search_results.cfm?filter=lazy+susan)
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Hi Indianna
Yes that link you showed had the perfect part (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2273&filter=lazy%20susan) for building one. The only thing is since this is for LGB the track needs to be "Hot" so one more crucial part is needed. It allows electricity to be on a spinning item. I know what it is I just have not looked for one lately.
Thanks for the link to the lazy parts
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
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Hi Ras!
That will work also! I guess my design is too complex, sorry :-[! This premade design is better due to less work!
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Hi Ras!
That will work also! I guess my design is too complex, sorry :-[! This premade design is better due to less work!
Hi Bill
You could make yours and sell if for $329 ;D I quit having sticker shock with LGB and for that matter any G Scale trains
Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-TRAINS-20040-BIG-BOY-LOCO-UP-4000-W-SOUND-NIB-LOOK_W0QQitemZ230429806851QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item35a6afd103)
here (http://cgi.ebay.com/55802-Marklin-1-Gauge-Heavy-Diesel-Hydraulic-Loco-NEW_W0QQitemZ180466264946QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item2a04a0ab72)
here (http://cgi.ebay.com/55714-Maerklin-Gauge-1-Digital-SOUND-Diesel-Loco-BR218_W0QQitemZ270308932818QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item3eefaafcd2)
& here (http://cgi.ebay.com/LGB-21423-RhB-Electric-Loco-Ge-4-4-III-MIB_W0QQitemZ400093109858QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item5d27685e62)
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
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... quit having sticker shock with LGB and for that matter any G Scale trains
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
G-scale prices seem to have really gone through the roof. Glad I bought mine when the prices were just expensive and not ridiculous! ... :o
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Just incase anyone’s confused as to what I’m talking about…
Here’s a black and white photo of one in a very-large (even working) scale:
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/3373720/Hulton-Archive
And a relatively modern ground-level view of what looks like the real thing:
http://gfv1929.blogspot.com/2009/01/pere-marquette-railroad-turntable.html
Perhaps suggestions on how to build one that doesn’t look like an amature built it… ¿Anyone? ¿Please? ??? :'(
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Andy,
I think the links Rasputin posted and Indianna's link to Rockler should give you all the information you need, I think the easiest would be to build one similar to the picture Richard posted to avoid the need to build a sunken pit. If you plan to use this outdoors or are considering using a roundhouse then things become a bit stickier since you will probable want to index the wheel and motorize it. I would suggest building an inexpensive model using a lazysusan and once you have a feel for the size and weight requirements upgrade it using plywood and hardware from Rockler. I don't know where you are located so I have no idea what resources are available or how comfortable you are in scratchbuilding, keep this thread alive and I am sure we can work something out! :wave:
Gepetto