Hi Everyone, I'd like to install a Walthers 90' turntable kit. However the budget does not allow for a power motorized one. I'd like to be able to manually rotate the table from a remote location, ideally just under the fascia.

Also, I'd like to have power to the turntable tracks to move the locomotives into the stalls.

Hope some other fellow modelers and shed some great ideas.  Thanks

Greg

I'm building what will be a fairly large HO layout and after scouring the internet I still don't understand which booster brands or models are 100% compatible with my MRC wireless system. Given the number of locos running at one time and bus runs limited to 30 feet, I think one or two boosters in the 3.5 to 5 amp range would be adequate until the railroad grows somewhat bigger, but I would like to choose from the widest booster selection while planning for future options.

I am hoping to get advice from our resident experts in Kadee coupler options and/or coupler advice for an HO scale Trix Big Boy. I pulled this (much-loved) loco from my display case yesterday only to find the tender's coupler missing. After much panic & with extraordinary luck, I found the missing coupler. It is one of the Marklin/Trix pull-out variety which will require some crazy glue when I do final re-install. However, the original equipment coupler's height is FAR TOO LOW to provide reliable operation.

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