Hornby's turntable rewired (by me) 

Thanks very much! It was a very rewarding and simple project.

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

The turntable itself has contacts that switch the polarity about half way round. Hornby did that, I can't take any credit for it.

It works an absolute treat! If you have any questions, just ask.

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 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 ????

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!

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!

You're 100% correct. I just don't get how the darn thing can be so noisy!!!

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 ????

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