I have had a long term interest in these style turntables, particularly when I wish to place one in my logging scene.
Of course a great number of these style turntables were utilized simplistic, small engine, rural locations, and were constructed of lumber most often. I intend to make use of one of this type.
But in my research of these types over the past several years I ran across this much heavier steel design. I've always been an admirer of its design and looks,..
https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/scratchbuilding-a-turntable-ho-scale-12187292?pid=1331206323Brass Turntable
A couple of days ago I was looking thru some items I had saved for eventually constructing my own gallows. I ran across this item that I believe could be kitbashed into one of these 'heavy duty' gallows types.
I'm wondering what its history is??
Of course a great number of these style turntables were utilized simplistic, small engine, rural locations, and were constructed of lumber most often. I intend to make use of one of this type.
But in my research of these types over the past several years I ran across this much heavier steel design. I've always been an admirer of its design and looks,..
https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/scratchbuilding-a-turntable-ho-scale-12187292?pid=1331206323Brass Turntable
Mon, 2015-02-09 08:06 — Montanan
I can't take credit for the build, but this turntable will give you an idea of how resourceful model railroaders can be.
This turntable was scratch built from Brass by the late Pete Ellis of Cascade, MT. I am guessing that it is probably about 40 or more years old. It was donated to me when Pete had to rip out a town to expand his railroad and this was in the way. It is powered by of all things, a motor from an old player piano. It is really amazing how our old time modelers got around not havign kits or the resources we now have in the hobby.
I sure feel fortunate to have this gem.
A couple of days ago I was looking thru some items I had saved for eventually constructing my own gallows. I ran across this item that I believe could be kitbashed into one of these 'heavy duty' gallows types.
I'm wondering what its history is??