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Ah that's much clearer. [quote]QUOTE: how to transfer the current from the live track to the track on the turntable [/quote] you would use a brush set up. basically 2 disks that are connected to the track (one for each rail), they would rest on a bru***hat would be hard wired to the layout wiring. Note that you'll have to put a 2 way switch in to correctly alternate the power before you move a train onto the turntable to rpevent shorts. Some people say they've had success using a 1/8" plug and socket assembly hidden in the shaft as well. [quote]QUOTE: how to make the turntable stop in the right place. [/quote] if you're doing it by a power system, in set places, you'd want optical sensors to line up the tracks. otherwise for manual control, you'd want a click and lock system (similar to gears) at the points you want lined up. Please see http://www.diamond-scale.com/ they offer a wide variety of turntables and other systems for Motor and indexing (the lining up of rails) as well as other parts to make your turntables better.
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