Atlas turntable help please

vilefileman Sep 9, 2006

  1. vilefileman

    vilefileman TrainBoard Member

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    Can someone scan and email the instructions sheet for the Atlas turntable #2790?

    I need the spacing for how far to put the Roundhouse back. My email is vilefile@optonline.net



    Rick
     
  2. Ed M

    Ed M Passed away May 2012 In Memoriam

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    I just checked mine, and the turntable instructions don't mention spacing for the roundhouse, they mainly deal with wiring of the turntable. And I don't have a roundhouse so I can't help you there.

    Regards

    Ed
     
  3. John Moore

    John Moore TrainBoard Supporter

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    Unfortunately mine is packed away in a box somewhere. But a quick check on the Atlas site mentioned a 15 inch spacing in the product description. You may want to set it up and try that spacing before committing to fastening any thing down.
     
  4. Hytec

    Hytec TrainBoard Member

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    Make a turntable template out of stiff paper or cardboard, and mark the center of the turntable circle. Then use a ruler or other straight edge to position the roundhouse so all the stalls line up with the turntable center mark. This will position the roundhouse relative to the turntable.
     
  5. Rutland1952

    Rutland1952 TrainBoard Member

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    The Atlas roundhouse abuts the turntable with no extra track necessary. The spacing of the stalls matches the spacing of the turntable spaces exactly. Given that any roundhouse has a given angle spacing in degrees between tracks, you cannot easily adapt another turntable with different spacing. If you need a specific measurement please reply and I'll go measure it for you. In short: the Atlas roundhouse is required for the Atlas turntable and there is no spacing between the table and the turntable floor piece.
     

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