Drop-On Turntable 5" & 7 1/4" - Scamp and Short Wheelbase Rolling Stock

Drop-On Turntable 5" & 7 1/4" - Scamp and Short Wheelbase Rolling Stock

 

These turntables were conceived originally for the Scamp by its revered designer Colin Edmondson but are equally useful for short wheelbase locos and rolling stock. MRW are delighted to be manufacturing these products in partnership with Colin right here in our Nottinghamshire workshop.

 

These turntables are based on historic portable turntables used for manual shunting on narrow gauge temporary railways. Thy are extremely versatile and can be placed almost anywhere on a track, allowing locos and rolling stock to be turned in any direction to be moved onto another line, or even simply back in the direction they came. The turntables can also be used as a low cost alternative to a set of points where applicable, making them an excellent tool at the disposal of anyone with a desire to break up rolling stock, load locos and wagons as a one man operation, or simply have fun with their Scamp on a running day!

 

Suitability

 

The turntables are suitable for locomotives and rolling stock with a maximum spacing of the outer wheelsets of 390mm (15.25"), or 540mm (21.25") for the 7 1/4" heavy duty variant. The turntables are of highly robust design and provided they are used without a person sat on the loco/stock it will happily take the weight of an item of rolling stock up to 100kg, or 150kg for the heavy duty variant, on stable and level ground.

 

The increased length both for rolling stock and rails, allows the 7 1/4" heavy duty turntable to be an incredibly versatile piece of equipment. Deeper rails and additional stretchers create a product that can work like a low-level bridge as much as a turntable and allow the movement and shunting of locos in all manner of environments. The heavy duty 7 1/4" turntable is an excellent accompaniment to a portable line where space is tight and rolling stock needs to be shifted and loaded, with the same being said for loading at permanent sites.

 

5" Gauge

 

Length: 800mm

 

Width: 240mm

 

Height:  50mm (approx.) 

 

Weight: 5kg

 

Maximum Wheelbase of Outer Wheelsets: 390mm (15.25")

 

7 1/4" Gauge

 

Length: 800mm

 

Width: 285mm

 

Height:  50mm (approx.) 

 

Weight: 6kg

 

Maximum Wheelbase of Outer Wheelsets: 390mm (15.25")

 

7 1/4" Gauge Heavy Duty

 

Length: 1300mm

 

Width: 285mm

 

Height:  70mm (approx.) 

 

Weight: 10kg

 

Maximum Wheelbase of Outer Wheelsets: 540mm (21.25")

 

The product is of steel construction, painted for protection against corrosion. Fasteners are zinc-plated steel and bearings are sealed, maintenance free units.

 

Making a Purchase

 

This listing is for one turntable, select the number of turntables you require from the drop down menu. You may also contact us for large orders and specific requirements or modifications required for your locomotive.

 

Defective items will be repaired/replaced within one year from the date of sale, damage caused through improper use is not covered by this guarantee. Please be aware that in order to achieve the functionality desired by this product, the prongs are thin at the end of their taper. Extra care must be taken when handling and transporting the product to avoid bending of the prongs and no liablity can be accepted by MRW for damage to these components.

 

In-Stock Orders

 

Please note there is approximately a 1 week lead time on this product from payment until dispatch unless otherwise noted.

 

Back Orders

 

The turntable is considered a non-stock product for us and generally is offered on a back-order basis only. Our lead time on this product is approximately 4 weeks, which allows time for manufacture, painting and quality checks to be completed. Please contact us directly if an improved lead time is required.

 

Monitoring your Turntable

 

The product is regarded as maintenance free, however care must be taken to ensure the prongs do not become bent or misaligned from heavy handling and transportation. Failure to do so can result in gauge related problems and avoidable derailments. The operator should check the prongs for straightness before use to ensure the product is safe to carry locos and rolling stock.

 

Transportation & Storage of your Turntable

 

When transporting your turntable, ensure care is taken to not stack heavy objects on the product. The body is robust however the prongs can suffer from bending if care is not taken when being stored or transported. The product should be stored in a dry environment as excessive moisture has the ability to cause corrosion to the rotating assemblies.

 

This listing is for a single 7 1/4" Gauge Scamp and Short Wheelbase Rolling Stock Turntable, select the type of guages require from the drop down menu. If the item is out of stock or you wish to place a large order please contact us. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the day-to-day safety of the railway. For more information about this, please consult the HS2020 guidelines from the Passenger Carrying Miniature Railway Safety Group (PCMRSG). Ensure that you consult their website yourself, so for the latest version go to:- www.pcmrsg.org.uk