turn table/ transfer table

[Anonymous]

Ive suddenly decided that I would like to install an turn table.I have read the pass article that CTT wrote regarding the atlas unit. any Improvements? Anyone know of something better or worse? I would like a self indexing (stopping) and also.... does anyone know of a lionel 350 transfer table thats complete thats for sale? is somebody duplicating one?

[Big_Boy_4005]

The Atlas turntable is fairly new and looks really nice. I think it's mechanism is similar to their HO model that has been on the market for years. That turntable is perfectly indexed.

The only other O gauge turntable that I know of is Bowser's. I think they have a couple of different sizes available. That one is a little trickier to set up than the Atlas, but AlanHN has done a couple of topics on how to improve the Bowser turntable.

[Heartman]

This is what worked for me. I installed the Atlas turntable this winter on my 16' X 24' layout and hooked up the wiring and 9 track to the table in one day. No hole cutting and one forth the cost of the higher priced turntable. It works very well & indexes perfectly as long as you don't mind it stopping at every track for 4 seconds before moving on to the next. I like this turntable and its price.

Dennis

[Anonymous]

I have the Atlas turntable and like it, however, I find that it's too small. Only 24" long and most of my scale stuff will not fit on it.

So if your thinking of installing a turntable and run semi-scale trains the Atlas table is excellent, but if not then look into the Bowser table.

[willpick]

I've seen the Atlas tt in operation, it's a good unit. If I had the room for it, i'd definiatly have one. Instead, i'm working on a scratchbuilt transfer table, as I can fit it into my available expansion space. As to the fact that scale steam won't fit on an atlas TT, well most of us don't have monster sized layouts with large radius/diameter curves. my biggest steamer, a Railking GS-4, just fits the Atlas TT. Everybody has different takes on this hobby- lets just enjoy what we have!

[Anonymous]

thanks guys for all of your inputs. you all convinced me to purchase the Atlas unit. I will get one this week-end and will contact you if this dummy can't figure it out. Thanks again.

[Anonymous]

As far as a transfer table rumor is that Ross is working on both a turntable and transfer table.

The Atlas table is limited by the 24” length, it is surface mounted and as stated it depends on your trains and layout size. I had a modified Lionel Turntable before I installed my Bowser. The old Lionel table like the Atlas is surface mounted. I modified Lionel’s TT. I took an old Lionel TT and placed the table in a pit and then added a bridge to raise the table up to track level.

It worked badly but it was a turntable.


Alan

[Anonymous]

Surprised nobody mentioned Diamond Scale turntables. Many excellent O gauge hi-rail layouts have used their products.

See http://www.diamond-scale.com/Products/products__turntables.htm.

[RItrainfan]

I installed an Atlas t-table in 2003 and it is now a major point of attraction on my home layout. I also installed two huge Atlas 3-stall roundhouse sections, on the left and right of the t-table -- these three large accessories and the feeder tracks require all of a 4x10-feet module. It's a jaw-dropper for visitors. Alignment to feed tracks is right on, a pleasant surprise for me as a first-time user of Atlas O-gauge track sections.

Yeh, the surface-mounted Atlas product isn't as dramatic an installation as the "pit" model by Bowser. I'm not a skilled carpenter, so the easy installation of the Atlas unit appealed to this dolt as a no-brainer, do-able project. Screwdriver skill required, though!

Mike

[Anonymous]

Conversing with people in other groups the concensus is the Diamond Scale is very difficult to assemble and finish, being for the "advanced modeler". It was recommended looking at the Bowser for we lesser talented 3-rail types.

[Anonymous]

I use both the Atlas and Tranfer table. very nice

[Anonymous]

I guess this is a little late, but I just registered with the forum. My company, Precision Railroad manufactures a ready to install O Scale turn table with a 36" bridge. They are sold through Model Railraod Custom Benchwork in Rochelle Virginia. I'd be happy to answer any questions regarding them.

Eric Paulsen

952-473-6243

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[Anonymous]

well, just a mini update, I purchase an Atlas turntable from avery great guy from this forum, shipped and it was everything that he said it was. kids love it, so does the damn cat, does mind the ride the kids give it. keep in mind this is a heavy 24lbs cat!! thanks for everybody's input. you guys are better to discuss things like this than my wife!!