Turntable & Round House Selection

[UP Railroader]

Howdy,
I was wondering Wether i should go and get The Wathers 90', or 130' or something else. As for round houses I would like some direction on where to buy and what to buy, it doesn't help that i am new on the subject of Model Rialroading. Any help will be apreciated.
Thanks,
UP Railroader

[UP Railroader]

What I forgot to mention is that i want to be able to turn a 4-8-4
Thanks,
UP Railroader

[Tom McDonald]

I have the Walthers 130' turntable.  It requires a footprint of about 21" diameter. It has an 18" bridge which will fit an HO scale BigBoy.  The indexing system is easy to wire and operate.  You can either program preset stops or align the track by eye.  I originally bought it to use on my On30 layout as I needed something big and strong enough to turn my MMI diecast K-28's (about 6lbs).  Its on my HO layout now and will be used to handle my Pennsy J1's and T1's.  Pricewise, I've seen it go for about $250.00.

Walthers makes a 3 stall roundhouse to complement the turntable.  They make a kit to add-on additional stalls.  The depth of each stall is about 17".
They include an extenstion kit for one of the stalls to increase the stall to about 20".

Hope this helps.

Tom

[rogertra]

My 90ft Walthers 'table, which is excellent BTW, will just fit a kitbashed 2-10-2 or heavy 4-8-2.

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[Yampa Bob]

In the Walther's catalog page 596, there is a listing for "Scale Structures Limited". They have a 110'-130' (apparently adjustable) #650-1124 for $71.95.

I know nothing about the turntable or it's quality.  Just another option. 

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/650-1124

I imagine the Walthers is better quality, they show list at $299, don't know what the street price is, or the best source.

If a 90' will work for you, Walther's has an "economy" model 933-3171 for $44.98. Currently out of stock,  ETA July.  (catalog shows $39, they must have raised the price)

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3171

Good luck
Bob

[SteamGene]

UP - I have both an old 90' table with motor and the kit Bob showed you.  It comes without a turntable pit and is mostly wood. 
I have a feeling that if Roger's USRA heavy Mountain just fits the 90' turntable, a 4-8-4 (which one?) will not.  Roger uses ex VT&P USRA medium tenders and the VT&P uses ex GE USRA large tenders. 
BTW, Roger, do you have any more USRA large you don't need that you'd like to swap for Connie tenders? 
Gene

[Pacific Northern]

In the Walther's catalog page 596, there is a listing for "Scale Structures Limited". They have a 110'-130' (apparently adjustable) #650-1124 for $71.95.

I know nothing about the turntable or it's quality.  Just another option. 

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/650-1124

I imagine the Walthers is better quality, they show list at $299, don't know what the street price is, or the best source.

If a 90' will work for you, Walther's has an "economy" model 933-3171 for $44.98. Currently out of stock,  ETA July.  (catalog shows $39, they must have raised the price)

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3171

Good luck
Bob

Be aware that there is some negative comments on the old Walthers turntable kit as to quality.

Note that while the old kit is a lot less than the new RTR it may be problematic.

http://cs.trains.com/forums/964590/ShowPost.aspx

[rogertra]

BTW, Roger, do you have any more USRA large you don't need that you'd like to swap for Connie tenders? 
Gene

Gene.

I'll need to recheck the tender inventory.  There's still a couple of still boxed and wrapped locos on the shelves under the layout in the railway room.

[WoundedBear]

Just so you guys are aware.....

The Scale Structures turntable kit is in the "Craftsman Kit" category....a far cry from the injection molded, styrene dream, of Walthers.

The 71.95 actually isn't a bad price......I paid 65 here for an old Campbell A Frame turn table kit.....also a craftsman style.

Sid

[SteamGene]

Roger - understood.  It was just a thought I had and if we can be helpful, that's good.  Of course I have a couple of 16V tenders which would be good. 
Gene

[UP Railroader]

I really have to thank you guys not only for the quick response but the quality of the responses. I think i will spend the money on A Walthers 130' turntable, like Tom sugested. this will acomidate my future plans for a Big Boy Engine.
Any further sudgestions on anything will be highly accepted.
Thanks,
UP Railroader

[Yampa Bob]

I always say buy the best you can afford.  Sometimes "saved" money ends up being "wasted" money.  Of course the most expensive isn't always the best.

Bob

[UP Railroader]

Bob,
What you say is absolutly true, i'd rather spend the money and buy the best stuff, because in the long run it is the best. thanks again for all of the help.
Thanks,
UP Railroader

[Mike CT]

Another available Craftman Kit is from Diamond Scale.  You may want to check their wesite.    http://www.diamond-scale.com/products__turntables.htm     It takes a while to navigate their site and determine all the parts needed for the TT that you want.

This is my Diamond Scale OT 105 Turntable. 



Bowser also manufactures a turntable
A link to their site.         http://bowser-trains.com/hoother/ttables/ttables.htm   

This is a Bowser deck detail kit on my scratch built for TCA Fort Pitt High-railers show Turntable.

[UP Railroader]

Dear all,
I love all of the pictures and i was wondering if i should buy a complete set for a turntable and buy a seperate indexing system. The other option would be to buy a Craftman set for a turntable. My other question was on the purpose of DCC, since MR. Banner sudgested that i use it on my 10x6 layout. Should i move this to another "new topic"?
Thanks,
UP Railroader