Jacobs' Landing Light Railway in On18

[Larry C]

Bob thanks and for following along. Actually I'm not as fast as it may appear. I usually have a
project well underway before I ever post anything; I like to keep ahead so if life gets in the way
there is still something to show to keep the interest going.

There isn't a "build thread" but here is a link to the site that explains the whole process from
start to finish: https://www.carendt.com/articles/faq-make-a-turntable-from-a-cd/. I just double checked
and the link will take you directly to the article; hope that helps.

[Philip]

My wife wouldn't find the reappropriation amusing. 

[KentuckySouthern]

  Like Cool man...

[PABOB]

Bob thanks and for following along. Actually I'm not as fast as it may appear. I usually have a
project well underway before I ever post anything; I like to keep ahead so if life gets in the way
there is still something to show to keep the interest going.

There isn't a "build thread" but here is a link to the site that explains the whole process from
start to finish: https://www.carendt.com/articles/faq-make-a-turntable-from-a-cd/. I just double checked
and the link will take you directly to the article; hope that helps.

Thanks a lot Larry. Appreciate It sir.  Have a great day. Bob.

[Larry C]

Philip I would imagine she might be a bit miffed at the idea.

Karl thanks.

Bob you're welcome; glad to help.

[Larry C]

Spent an afternoon experimenting with a small section of track. First I nipped off every other tie to give more distance between them. I DID NOT liked the way that looked at all; looked sloppy. So next I removed the plastic under the rails where I had previously removed the ties. Used some 4x4's for ties which looked much better but the track became unstable and came apart so that was a no go. After going through some issues of the micro dispatch I saw some of the guys, mostly European, just used the N scale track as is and it didn't look too bad.

So I brought in the track crew and laid the track as well as the turnouts. The joints came out nice and tight along with being smooth. I think once I get the track ballasted and start applying the scenery material the track will become secondary and not be as noticeable. Here's the track plan:



Both tracks on the left end of the layout will hold 3-4 cars each; I'll be using 2 axle short cars for this. After studying the track plan, before installation, I should be able to have 5 or 6 cars and be able to move any car to any position on the layout between the 2 turnouts and the turntable. The turnouts are Peco snap turnouts which don't take up much room and which are supposed to work great for transferring power; only time will tell. I'm quite pleased with this track configuration and have lots of room for scenery and buildings.



The CD turntable has the track glued exactly at the middle and all the way to the edge.The decking wood is 2x10's applied in 2 layers. The first layer is raw wood which was glued to the CD and extended past the edge. After that was dry I flipped the thing upside down and cut off the excess around the edges. Sanding came next until the wood was flush with the edge. The 2nd layer was grained, colored with chalks & clear alcohol with a coat of A&I applied next. Used the same process for gluing and finishing as the first layer.

The upright timbers, as well as the supporting timbers, are 8x8's given the same treatment as the deck wood. When that was finished I did add a few NBW's just for some added details. The turntable was made specifically for my center cab diesel engine. The TT lines up nicely with the tracks and the entrance & exit is very smooth so I'm quite happy with the results and the price was right.

Next will be to add power the the layout and see if it works as well as I think it will; fingers crossed. Also I need to start thinking about a backdrop and supporting plywood for that. Thanks for looking in and leaving your suggestions and/or comments.

[Jerry]

Well that is one nice looking turntable Larry.  Great job!!

Jerry

[Larry C]

Jerry thank you so much; it does work quite well.

[PRR Modeler]

The TT looks great Larry. Is the TT powered, and if so how do you deal with polarity shift?

[PABOB]

Spent an afternoon experimenting with a small section of track. First I nipped off every other tie to give more distance between them. I DID NOT liked the way that looked at all; looked sloppy. So next I removed the plastic under the rails where I had previously removed the ties. Used some 4x4's for ties which looked much better but the track became unstable and came apart so that was a no go. After going through some issues of the micro dispatch I saw some of the guys, mostly European, just used the N scale track as is and it didn't look too bad.

So I brought in the track crew and laid the track as well as the turnouts. The joints came out nice and tight along with being smooth. I think once I get the track ballasted and start applying the scenery material the track will become secondary and not be as noticeable. Here's the track plan:



Both tracks on the left end of the layout will hold 3-4 cars each; I'll be using 2 axle short cars for this. After studying the track plan, before installation, I should be able to have 5 or 6 cars and be able to move any car to any position on the layout between the 2 turnouts and the turntable. The turnouts are Peco snap turnouts which don't take up much room and which are supposed to work great for transferring power; only time will tell. I'm quite pleased with this track configuration and have lots of room for scenery and buildings.



The CD turntable has the track glued exactly at the middle and all the way to the edge.The decking wood is 2x10's applied in 2 layers. The first layer is raw wood which was glued to the CD and extended past the edge. After that was dry I flipped the thing upside down and cut off the excess around the edges. Sanding came next until the wood was flush with the edge. The 2nd layer was grained, colored with chalks & clear alcohol with a coat of A&I applied next. Used the same process for gluing and finishing as the first layer.

The upright timbers, as well as the supporting timbers, are 8x8's given the same treatment as the deck wood. When that was finished I did add a few NBW's just for some added details. The turntable was made specifically for my center cab diesel engine. The TT lines up nicely with the tracks and the entrance & exit is very smooth so I'm quite happy with the results and the price was right.

Next will be to add power the the layout and see if it works as well as I think it will; fingers crossed. Also I need to start thinking about a backdrop and supporting plywood for that. Thanks for looking in and leaving your suggestions and/or comments.

Everything looks nice Larry.  Your track looks really nice. And your turn table is turning out beautiful sir.  Larry. What time frame is this layout going to be?   Keep up the excellent  work.  Bob.

[Rick]

Larry, you're off to a good start.
Looks like there's plenty of room for structures and landscape.
Nice job on the TT.

[Larry C]

Curt the TT isn't powered as of yet and not sure if I'm going to
or not. The engine will go almost entirely onto the TT before loosing power,
so just a small nudge and it goes again. To answer your question, a DPDT
switch would have to be wired in between the TT and the power pack which
would take care of the polarity problem; like any reversing loop.

Bob thanks; very kind of you. The era I'm modeling is the 1950's but the folks
will be living very simple lives like still using horse & wagons.

Rick thank you; always appreciate your comments. I really want to take the scenery
to the next level and go more vertical this time.

[Philip]

Morning! Your off to a great start! 

[Larry C]

Afternoon. Thanks Philip.

[kyle creel]

I swear (a lot) Larry...you're always up to something 'x-tra smooth & classy'..............
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry.