Hornby's turntable rewired (by me)
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- A turntable doesn't really have a place on a Network SouthEast era layout. However...
As my toddler, the Young Controller, absolutely loves it. Fortunately, the first stage of my layout construction will be a heritage railway. A quick change of track plan (and an unbelievably lucky heritage railway) meant I found somewhere for it to live.
As any owner of a Hornby turntable will know, they can be rather frustrating. In addition to setting it lower into the baseboard to make it look a bit better, I rewired the electrics and added some switches to make it more usable. I am sure there are other videos that will be a better 'how to' but I wanted to show the outcome of my hard work!
The wiring diagram can be found in my dropbox: t.co/zCPgqBLsnS
You can now find a basic wiring diagram for this on my dropbox: t.co/zCPgqBLsnS
Glad to hear that you are getting over it!
Nice video with loads of detail .Like it very much.
Thanks very much! It was a very rewarding and simple project.
Terrific I was wondering about just this subject. Hope your long Bio flu is gone and your fully ok
That is fine when you are bringing locos onto the sidings.. but what about when you turn a train around and want to take it out onto the track the turntable wiring is opposite to that of the lead in track.. how did you get around this? is there a reverse polarity switch or something else ??
The turntable itself has contacts that switch the polarity about half way round. Hornby did that, I can't take any credit for it.
Would love to see a diagram of your wiring for the turntable if possible thank you. Have to say never seen the Hornby TT work as good as you’ve made it. Glad your over the covid bug, as me and her indoors where laid low when it first materialised.
Thank you! I'd love to share a wiring diagram - a few commenters have asked for it. I'll have to see if I can put it on my public Dropbox. Bare with me!
Whats a public drop box how can i see it
Hi do you have a wireing diagram for this
Where did you get the box to put the rotery switch in
I just built that out of some wood off cuts. Essentially, a panel then attached to the baseboard, and a piece added below and beside.
No help i need to buy something
Sorry I can't be of any more help. Wishing you the best of luck!
Hi, did you share the wiring diagram I would like to try this for my father in laws setup.
Sorry - I didn't see your message. I actually lost the original. If I'm able to use my laptop today, I'll create a new one.
I have added a wiring diagram to my Dropbox. Link in the description and pinned tweet. Best of luck!
Thank you, I wondered if it would work without the "Entry" road and those annoying brass plates.
It works an absolute treat! If you have any questions, just ask.
Hi. Brilliant video. And I like the idea of recessing it into the baseboard. Two things. 1. Did you have to cut off the supporting feet on the Entrance Tracks for it to sit tidy on the baseboard? 2. How did you wire up the central feed wire? I have just acquired a turntable and as soon as I turn it off the Straight-on-ahead position, I lose contact to one of the tracks. I have worked out where the turntable changes it's polarity, but need to be able to keep both tracks in contact with the feed wires. Thanks in advance.
Thanks. For the entrance tracks, I drilled small holder to accommodate the little feet. I found this helps keep the turntable secure and the track still. With regards to the central feed, I assume you are talking about the power to the tracks on the actual turntable? Originally, I believe they were fed from the entrance road - you'll see two brass connectors under that one - they might need bending up/ cleaning to interface with the track properly. Alternatively, you can severe that connection (because it is unreliable) and connect the wires to the feed wires from your controller. I did this using terminal blocks under the baseboard by the table. I hope that helps.
@@buckhamptonmodelrailway5923Thanks for your reply. Yes, I was referring to the feed to the turntable track. I did take a quick look by removing the actual turntable itself and the wired are soldered to the brass connectors, unlike my old manual operated Hornby Turntable whereby the wires were connected by female spade connectors. It is my intention to run a seperate feed direct from the DCC Bus Wire. I have discovered that if the turntable is not isolated by way of the original switch, which feeds EITHER the turntable track OR the turntable motor, then as soon as the turntable begins to turn, it creates a dead short as the left track passes the right track. So once I get the connectivity to the turntable track sorted, I shall be removing the 4 x brass connectors on the ends of the turntable track. I have also contemplated reducing the overall diameter of the turntable by cutting it smaller, and then cutting out the same sized circle in the baseboard with a support screwed on beneath, so that the turntable itself is lowered to the same level as the baseboard, thus allowing the entrance tracks to be screwed down on a level plane after removing the support feet. Just a thought that it may look a little more life-like. What are your views on that?
I had also thought about reducing the size - the unused roads look silly. I decided that I would build over the top with a thin layer of grass or similar just in case I change my mind. Of course, I haven't actually done it yet!
Hi I'm really struggling with my copper bits can you send me a wire diagram please
Of course! I'll have to find some time to make it first. How can I send it to you?
Would it be possible to put it in the community tab? (Or maybe a whole video about wiring in general if there are any more tips and tricks like the turntable)
Did you get the wireing diagram, orded a 6x2 switch today what about a box to put it in ????
Great video.Could you show wiring Diagram and also where to obtain a suitable rotary switch.Thanks for posting.Jim
Hi there. I bought the rotary switch from Gaugemaster - there are quite a few to choose from that do different thing. I think I bought a 6x2 way rotary switch. As for a wiring diagram, I don't have one but I could probably draw one up?
Thanks for the info on switch.Trying to get info on lubricant for turntable gears .Thanks again for letting me know.Jim
Just got the switch from GM Where can i get the box to put it in and wireing diagram ????
If a stupid cheap actual record player turntable is soooo quiet that there is no noise to effect the music AND They have been MAKING them in wind up AND electric versions for Over 100 years, there's JUST no reason for that craziness....you could make a BETTER ONE yourself with a old turntable
You're 100% correct. I just don't get how the darn thing can be so noisy!!!
That stupid noise would Drive me mad, I would have to take Hammer to it, what a Crap mechanism to make that much noise. I'm sure you could swap the mechanism for something else or even just hand crank it round. 😡😡🥺🥺
Excellent! It is very educational. I am very pleased to see that you are doing well with your long covid (CCPV Chinese Communist Virus) and wish you a continued speedy recovery.
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