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  1. KeeperofToast

    Motor-only decoder

    I am scratchbuilding a turntable, and I'd like to operate it using DCC. I don't need a sound decoder or one that controls extra functions, just one that controls the speed and direction of the motor I'm using. Any recommendations for decoders to use for this purpose?
  2. K

    Atlas Turntable - Custom DCC Controller

    Those of you who are familiar with the Atlas HO Turntable know it's pretty much impossible to find a ready-made solution to add DCC indexing capability. It doesn't support an easy way to add indexing like the more expensive Walthers turntables. But for me, an Atlas turntable was ideal because of...
  3. Breor47

    Compact HO Layout

    I realized that I needed to stay small in order to stay on budget, so I minimized the layout best I could. It's now 4 feet wide and 9 feet long. - I can run two trains at once. - It has a reversing track. Only works from one direction but I can throw the train in reverse if needed. For a 4-by-9...
  4. R

    Walthers Modern Turntable

    Anyone out there able to speak to the operational differences between the "old" Walthers built-up turntables and the new DCC built-ups? I have the 130' modern built-up turntable, but am curious if the DCC version enhances performance or operation in any way, particularly in terms of stopping...
  5. picture_013

    picture_013

    Not my layout or pics, but was copied from the old gauge, in the old photo gallery, long since lost now.
    • ThoroughBreed
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    • at close the turntable up
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  6. picture_0071

    picture_0071

    Not my layout or pics, but was copied from the old gauge, in the old photo gallery, long since lost now.
    • ThoroughBreed
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    • and roundhouse turntable
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    • Category: Layout Photos - General Overview
  7. Roofer

    Roofer

    • WT fan
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    • hints scratchbuild terminal turnouts turntable walthers westport
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    • Category: Structures and buildings Construction Photos
  8. Scrap

    Scrap

    • WT fan
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    • hints scratchbuild terminal turnouts turntable westport
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    • Category: Freight Cars
  9. Janesville Engine House

    Janesville Engine House

    Janesville engine house, fuel, water and sand.
    • NYC_George
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    • engine house turntable
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  10. Janesville Engine House

    Janesville Engine House

    Janesville engine house, fuel, water and sand
    • NYC_George
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    • engine house turntable
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  11. Janesville Engine House

    Janesville Engine House

    Janesville engine house, fuel, water and sand
    • NYC_George
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    • engine house turntable
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  12. Walthers 90' turntable

    Walthers 90' turntable

    The new yard at Westport got its engine facility.
    • WT fan
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    • hints scratchbuild terminal turnouts turntable walthers westport
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations




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