Turntable

[C37]

I would like to have a turntable on my layout.

Other than Hornby (which is much more elaborate than I would like!), what options are there?

Is it possible to scratch build your own?

[Steve M]

Have a look at the kit from Peco - excellent model which can be easily motorised with a kit fro Locomotech.

[Walkingthedog]

I agree with Steves choice. I have one plus the motor. Excellent.

[Paul-H]

I also went with the Peco offering but then went with the Merg Turntable controller & Motor, now have a fully indexed motorised turntable for under £100 with the closest commercial option being around £500.

Paul

[bulleidboy]

I have the same as Steve M and WTD - in fact I have two. The Locomotech turns so slowly that it is very easy to line-up the tracks when turning. The motor has a gearbox attached and it turns at 2rpm. Of equal importance, it is very quiet. I see very recently that Peco have now produced there own motor attachment for the turntable - I have not read any reviews, so don't know how good this is. The Locomotech motor is a solid piece of kit.
The Peco turntable is very easy to assemble.

[Ron S]

There is also this kit
https://www.dapol.co.uk/shop/model-acce ... ameter-503