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TURNTABLE MOTORISING UNIT

 

This unit provides a compact arrangement for powering all turntables in the Midland Railway Centre range. In all cases, the motor is located beneath the turntable base, and utilises a polyurethane belt, driving a large diameter disk attached to the turntable centre shaft. The slow output speed of the motor, combined with the high ratio of pulley diameters ensures a realistic turning speed, even with the heaviest loco. Power for the motor is usually derived from the loco controller. It is recommended that a two-pole two-way switch is used to feed current to the turntable rails or turntable motor. This avoids the possibility of the loco being moved whilst the turntable is rotating (and vice versa)

The unit consists of a small dc motor with integral planetary gearbox. Several gear ratios are available, and the appropriate motor is selected depending on the size of the turntable. (Please specify diameter when ordering.)

The motor unit is attached to a mounting block which incorporates adjustable belt-tensioner pulleys. The large diameter driving disk is included as part of the turntable installation kit (See MOD1, MOD2 & MOD3).

Power requirement 0 - 12vdc, variable. Can be used with DCC systems.

 

MU6 Turntable motorising unit. (Use with RR, PG, GW & GS kits) £64.50
MU6A Turntable motorising unit. (Use with MSTT kit) £64.50

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