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TURNTABLE
KITS - general information
We are manufacturers
of the Midland
Railway Centre range of turntable kits,
now in their 25th year of production. These kits, previously
available only in 0 gauge (7mm/ft.& 1/48 scale),
are now, by popular demand, replicated in 4mm scale
(00 / EM / P4).
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The kits are
produced to a high degree of precision, using both etched
and machined parts, as well as white metal and lost-wax
brass castings. Nut and bolt assembly of the main structural
components ensures speed and accuracy of assembly, and
jigs and gauges are provided to facilitate positional
accuracy of those components on which satisfactory operation
depends. Motorising kits are available for each model
in the range.
All kits are
compatible with DCC control systems. A comprehensive
set of illustrated assembly instructions is provided
with each kit. A good soldering iron (or miniature gas
soldering torch), plus the usual selection of kit-builders
hand-tools are all that is required for assembly, and
the kits should be well within the capability of the
average modeller.
The kits are
available for 00 (16,5mm), EM (18,2mm) or P4 (18,83mm
standard, and the appropriate rail-setting gauges are
provided accordingly.
Each kit is
complemented by an Installation Module, to enable the
turntable to be installed easily into the layout. These
modules consist of a series of boards of MDF (Medium
Density Fibreboard) and incorporate the pit or "well"
, together with the circular rail on which the turntable
rotates, the central pivot, and location for the motor
drive, if required.
Cowans
& Sheldon Pre-Grouping Turntable
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Thekit
is based on the style of turntable built by Cowans
& Sheldon of Carlisle. Although introduced
in pre-Grouping days (pre. 1922), many survived
well into BR days (post 1948).
The
turntables were of the balanced type - the entire
weight of the loco and table being taken by the
massive centre bearing. Positioning of the loco
to achieve perfect balance was therefore critical,
as the table was pushed round by hand.
The
model faithfully reproduces the characteristic
cross-timbered decking, outboard wheel bearings,
and other fine detail such as handrails, chequer
plate panels between the rails, and rivetted platework
. (Models
& photo by Andy Oldfield)
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| PG42/OOA
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Pre-grouping kit, 42ft.
diameter. Assembled, un-painted. OO gauge |
£168.50
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PG42/OOK
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Pre-grouping kit, 42ft. diameter.
Kit. OO gauge |
£66.40
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PG50/OOA
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Pre-grouping kit, 50ft. diameter.
Assembled, un-painted. OOgauge |
£178.70
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PG50/OOK
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Pre-grouping kit, 50ft. diameter.
Kit. OO gauge |
£68.95
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PG60/OOA
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Pre-grouping
kit, 60ft. diameter. Assembled, un-painted. OO gauge |
£188.95
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PG60/OOK
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Pre-grouping
kit, 60ft. diameter. Kit. OO gauge |
£72.00
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PG42/EMA
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Pre-grouping kit, 42ft. diameter.
Assembled, un-painted. EM gauge |
£168.50
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PG42/EMK
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Pre-grouping kit, 42ft. diameter.
Kit. EM gauge |
£66.40
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PG50/EMA
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Pre-grouping kit, 50ft. diameter.
Assembled, un-painted. EM gauge |
£178.70
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PG50/EMK
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Pre-grouping kit, 50ft. diameter.
Kit. EM gauge |
£68.95
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PG60/EMA
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Pre-grouping
kit, 60ft. diameter. Assembled, un-painted. EM gauge |
£188.95
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PG60/EMK
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Pre-grouping
kit, 60ft. diameter. Kit. EM gauge |
£72.00
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PG42/P4A
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Pre-grouping kit, 42ft. diameter.
Assembled, un-painted. P4 gauge |
£168.50
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PG42/P4K
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Pre-grouping kit, 42ft. diameter.
Kit. P4 gauge |
£66.40
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PG50/P4A
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Pre-grouping kit, 50ft. diameter.
Assembled, un-painted. P4 gauge |
£178.70
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PG50/P4K |
Pre-grouping kit, 50ft. diameter.
Kit. P4 gauge |
£68.95
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PG60/P4A
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Pre-grouping
kit, 60ft. diameter. Assembled, un-painted. P4 gauge |
£188.95
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PG60/P4K
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Pre-grouping
kit, 60ft. diameter. Kit. P4 gauge |
£72.00
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= available now. Others to follow.
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GWR
65ft. Over-girder Turntable
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| The
model represents the typical style of turntable
used by the GWR over their entire network. The
distinctive feature of this type of turntable
is the arrangement of the main structural girders,
which are a positioned above the deck instead
of below, as in the case of well-type turntables.
The 65ft. table was the largest size employed
by the GWR, and was introduced in order to accommodate
the 4-6-0 tender locos of the King and Castle
classes. The model is shown painted in the early
GWR two-tone livery.
(Model
by Andy Oldfield, photo Mike Whatton) |
| GW465/00A |
GWR 65ft. turntable.
Assembled, un-painted
(00 gauge)
* |
£245.00
*
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| GW465/00K |
GWR 65ft. turntable.
Kit
(00 gauge)
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£105.00
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| GW465/EMA |
GWR 65ft. turntable. Assembled,
un-painted.
(EM gauge) *
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£245.00
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| GW465/EMK |
GWR 65ft. turntable. Kit
(EM gauge)
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£105.00
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| GW465/P4A |
GWR 65ft. turntable. Assembled,
un-painted
(P4 gauge) * |
£245.00
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| GW465/P4K |
GWR 65ft. turntable. Kit
(P4 gauge)
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£105.00
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* These prices apply to
orders placed after 14 Feb 2013. Orders placed
prior to this date, will be
invoiced at the original prices
(£90.00 / £230.00).
New prices are a reflection
of increases imposed on us by our metal suppliers |
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Cowans
& Sheldon 70ft. Vacuum Turntable
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| The kit depicts
the style of turntable built by the Carlisle firm
of Cowans & Sheldon, and which were to be
found at many of the loco depots in the UK, including
Camden, Crewe, Carnforth and Haymarket (Edinburgh).
The actual prototype for this model was originally
installed at Fort William, but now resides at
Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway.
They were
powered by vacuum motors, the vacuum being derived
from the steam locomotive's ejector. Some were
fitted with huge tanks, as shown in the photograph,
to enable "dead" locos to be turned, or those
not equipped with vacuum braking system. They
were technically known as articulated tables,
being hinged across the centre so as to distribute
the weight of the loco between the two sets of
carrying wheels and the centre bearing.
The kit
is constructed of copperclad laminate, etched
nickel-silver and brass, and is available with
or without vacuum tanks.
(Model
by Andy Oldfield Photo by Dave Smith) |
| VT470/00A |
C & S 70ft. vacuum
turntable. Assembled, un=painted. (00 gauge)
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VT470/00K |
C & S 70ft. vacuum turntable.
Kit.
(00 gauge) |
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| VT470/EMA |
C & S 70ft. vacuum turntable.
Assembled, un=painted. ( EM gauge) |
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VT470/EMK |
C & S 70ft. vacuum turntable.Kit.
(EM scale) |
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VT470/P4A |
C & S 70ft. vacuum turntable.
Assembled, un=painted. (P4 scale) |
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VT470/P4K |
C & S 70ft. vacuum turntable.
Kit.
(P4 scale) |
t.b.a. |
| Kit
still under development. Release date and
prices to be announced. |
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