Today I attached the pit top timbers, benchwork sides, and put down some gravel to see how things look.
Next up are railings, and possibly a light over the middle of the turntable. And, of course, connecting it to the rest of Burke Yard.
Nice work, Bob…
Looks like you’re on the move Bob nice work
Looking good! How big is it?
about 40" long. Fits the K with a bit left over.
I thought the K was shorter than a yard? My Mike is right at a yard. I THOUGHT that this was Robbie’s K27 last year at Ric’s…and it sure looks shorter.
(http://jbrr.com/Pics/Locomotives/EBT/Locomotive/IMG_6975.JPG)
Maybe it’s something else?
…grinning…
Beautiful work, Bob, thanks. Can you show us some more photos?
Lookin’ good Bob! I like your shallow turntable pit too. Mine’s a bit deeper (and a little the worse for wear) which just leads to a greater accumulation of debris. I have to build another one soon for Port Orford’s terminal and I think I’ll emulate yours somewhat now that I’ve seen how good it looks.
Thanks for the photos. Please continue covering your progress if you would.
I have this pic of the ties and ring rail, also shows the pit wall and supports, and the base.
(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/ties_and_rail.jpg)
Bruce, that IS my K. According to Google, the Accucraft one is 36.45 inches long; I suspect your engine is closer to 40/42 inches?
Nice. What are you using for the carriage underneath it?
Robbie, no, mine is 36"…that’s how big my turntable is…
Bob - do you have any pictures of the lazy susan? How are you holding it in place?
Ken: A 6" lazy Susan base. Greased it up a ton to keep crap out. Probably going to use a surgical tubing ‘gasket’ around it, too. I dont have a picture of it, but its this one from Home Depot
(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/e1/e17b4fa3-841e-4cc0-a2fc-49936950919c_300.jpg)
The base of the TT is a piece of 1x pine I treated with PT stain. The lazy susan is attached to this, and the whole thing is set, but not bolted, to the base using the other 4 holes, and some bolts set into holes. With a bit of prodding, I can lift the whole thing out.
Bob McCown said:
The base of the TT is a piece of 1x pine I treated with PT stain. The lazy susan is attached to this, and the whole thing is set, but not bolted, to the base using the other 4 holes, and some bolts set into holes. With a bit of prodding, I can lift the whole thing out.
Yea, that’s how I had mine attached before the hardibacker disintegrated. I tried a different route this time…
(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/TTpit12.jpg)
I had planned on using the old lazy susan, but decided to give this a try and see how it works out.
(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/TTpit05.jpg)
Had to make the walls a bit higher, but that’s the only compromise I had to make. It feels a bit more stable using the 1 1/2 pipe.
Ken,
I was going to suggest too Bob a “Boat seat” powdercoated swivel but looks like you have that already on yours?
$9.99 at Bass Pro Shops
Never thought about using a swivel. You got me thinking about a turntable on the KMRR.
Swivel? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Over?
David Russell said:Well, no, that's not a boat seat swivel, it's just two 1 1/2" PVC pipe caps with a short section of pipe in between.
Ken, I was going to suggest too Bob a "Boat seat" powdercoated swivel but looks like you have that already on yours? $9.99 at Bass Pro Shops ;)
Bob McCown said:
Today I attached the pit top timbers, benchwork sides, and put down some gravel to see how things look.(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/turntable/tt2.jpg)
(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/bob_mccown/turntable/tt1.jpg)
Next up are railings, and possibly a light over the middle of the turntable. And, of course, connecting it to the rest of Burke Yard.
Bob, Nice looking turntable Ralph