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by Tom
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Heljan
Topic: Heljan 89121 Turntable
Replies: 0
Views: 3693

Heljan 89121 Turntable

I have purchased one of these and have a couple of questions as the instructions are somewhat lacking [And out of date], The first question is fairly straitforward, On initial start up does the hut end of the table go to the entrance or exit of the table or does it not matter? The second question is...
by Tom
Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Hornby
Topic: Hornby - New website
Replies: 61
Views: 35254

Re: Hornby - New website

It is back on now
by Tom
Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Coronnation body screws
Replies: 4
Views: 6558

Re: Coronnation body screws

I have tried every body and every where no one has stock....
by Tom
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Coronnation body screws
Replies: 4
Views: 6558

Coronnation body screws

I am looking for a hornby X8950 small parts pack or at least the long screw and tube that holds the chassis to body under the chimney. Sold the Item on ebay and buyer did a rerurn less a few bits. Good money paid, Regards, Tom
by Tom
Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: 89121 Heljan Electronic 90ft Turntable DCC Ready
Replies: 11
Views: 9178

Re: 89121 Heljan Electronic 90ft Turntable DCC Ready

as it happens I would power the deck motor with 10 - 20 volts AC, So the 240 volts would be remote so there is no problem there, It would be the same situation as my other power requirments for controland lighting etc................
by Tom
Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: 89121 Heljan Electronic 90ft Turntable DCC Ready
Replies: 11
Views: 9178

Re: 89121 Heljan Electronic 90ft Turntable DCC Ready

Have you considered using a microwave oven?
The casing could be cut away leaving just the base with the drive unit, you could fix the turntable deck to the glass platter and very other turn would rotate in the opposite direction.

Are you extracting the urine?
by Tom
Mon Feb 10, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: 89121 Heljan Electronic 90ft Turntable DCC Ready
Replies: 11
Views: 9178

Re: 89121 Heljan Electronic 90ft Turntable DCC Ready

Having installed this Peco turntable I am not immpresed , It is ovbiously manufactured to a budget rather than a quality and yes it works but upon reflection I wish I had spent more and bought a decent one. However it has given me an idea, I have a Technics record player turntable that has a 16 rpm ...
by Tom
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: DCC (Digital)
Topic: Peco LK55 Turntable wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 3880

Re: Peco LK55 Turntable wiring

I have got the hang of the wiring, Chemo/radiotherapy has addled my brain and half the time i cant even add up. Anyway it is all wired up and working but I do have one concern, That being there is a quite a lot of slop in the table back from the direction from which it has travelled making it diffic...
by Tom
Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: DCC (Digital)
Topic: Peco LK55 Turntable wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 3880

Peco LK55 Turntable wiring

I am currently installing a 9 lane roundhouse with a Peco LK55 turntable, What I want to do is drive the loco onto the table in a forward direction, Rotate the table so that the loco enters the roundhouse backwards. Then drive the loco out in a forward direction without rotating the table. So do I n...
by Tom
Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Pair of zero 1 decoders
Replies: 0
Views: 2763

Pair of zero 1 decoders

Free to a good home, A pair of zero 1 decoders, belived to be in working order, Regards, Tom