chaz Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I am thinking of buying a Peco turntable. Does anybody know from personal experience whether or not the Bachmann 4-6-0 will fit on it? I think it should but before I buy one it would be good to have someone confirm that the combination is good. Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 14, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2011 I am thinking of buying a Peco turntable. Does anybody know from personal experience whether or not the Bachmann 4-6-0 will fit on it? I think it should but before I buy one it would be good to have someone confirm that the combination is good. Chaz This is one ON30 Bachmann loco I don't have but if anyone does have one and can compare it to the 2-6-6-2 or 2-8-0 I'll be able to confirm whether or not it would fit on my Peco turntable. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 This is one ON30 Bachmann loco I don't have but if anyone does have one and can compare it to the 2-6-6-2 or 2-8-0 I'll be able to confirm whether or not it would fit on my Peco turntable. Tony Thanks for that Tony. I do have both the 2-8-0 and 4-6-0 models (and splendid they are too) and I can tell you that the 4-6-0 is longer than the Consolidation. I do know (from a photo posted on another forum) that the 2-8-0 fits easily with some space to spare. I also suspect that the 4-6-0 will probably just about fit, by measuring the wheelbase and comparing it with the deck length of the TT. It would be nice, however, to have this confirmed before I spend money! Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim@dy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I've measured the deck of my unmade Peco 0n30 TT and the rail length is 303mm. Hope this helps Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I've measured the deck of my unmade Peco 0n30 TT and the rail length is 303mm. Hope this helps Tim Thanks for that Tim. Very helpful. I have just cut a strip of card to 303mm and placed the 4-6-0 on it. it will fit - JUST. The back of the tender and the loco pilot both overhang but the wheels are all on the the card. However the loco will need to be stopped in exactly the right place - there is little margin for error. I will put in an order for the TT today. Incidentally I quite like the fact that the loco will just fit - it looks like the railroad got Baldwin to supply a loco that would fit an existing (48 foot) table and they just managed it. Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/gallery/image/25944-Dapol-turntable-motor-gearbox-unit/ an interesting drive alternative? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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