Installing Atlas
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- In this video, I install the Atlas #305 Turntable and the Atlas #304 Motor Drive. I have a block system on my DC layout, so I used the Atlas #220 Controller to run the turntable and the Atlas #215 Selector to run the track.
This video also applies to the Atlas #303 Turntable. The only difference is the number of stalls.
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Thank you , this is the best turntable explanation on youtube , thanks!
Joni Mendes Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Nice video. I have one of these Atlas turntables from the 1960s (with brass rails). The older ones don't have as many positions for the track. I don't use it anymore, but brings back a lot of memories....Well done video......
Thank you very much! Part of me regrets selling it because of the history. But if I kept everything from my childhood I'd have to rent a storage locker!
Great install Mark. Adding a turntable to the layout really gives a new dimension to running trains. Ever since I put mine in running trains has been more fun. I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you very much. I hope it all works out. On to the next project!
I think some of your funniest videos are when you’re trying to be serious and explain in detail, with your robot voice. Those wires you trimmed do look much fresher. Lol. Nice quiet operation on that turntable.
Lol. I pull out the robot voice once and awhile. I’ll have to add an Easter Egg for you next video. I see James did that in his last video. They’re always fun.
I remember seeing an article in Model Railroader, where the had sunk the actual table, installed a bridge unit, making it look more like a Walthers turntable, very interesting project
Sounds interesting. I would have loved to sink mine a bit, but to sink it evenly all around would have been too difficult.
You can run into trouble trying to sink your turn table in the foam trust me I tried with my old ho scale layout.
An outstanding job of explaining the entire process! Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words Kevin! Glad you enjoyed it.
Your commentary is legend
Haha, thanks.
well done this is the best one i have seen you made it look so esey i am thanging mine from n gauge to z gauge using my atlas n gauge turntable so thank you
Thanks Shane! I wish you best of luck.
I received one of these and it came with the motor attached. I am hopefully going to get an ho setup in the next 6 months!!! here is to hoping!!!!
Good luck. Let me know how it goes. I’d love to see the final product. I love Atlas products. Can’t go wrong.
hi Mark.. great job on the turn table install... thanks for sharing.. vinny
Thanks Vinny. It's been a long time coming.
Nice install Mark, it's going to be a nice operations centered areaon the layout. By the way you might want to get those knuckles checked out by the Dr.
Thanks Peter. The doctor didn't seem too concerned, he dipped his French Fries in my "blood" and said it was tasty.
Good video Mark. I was wondering when you were going to get that turntable going. Great new beginning. I like it!
Thanks Tom. It was one of my goals this March Break. It was hanging over my head for awhile!
Nice video. I am looking to install a turntable, but I am looking for a more realistic and quieter operation, so it looks like an Atlas is off the list for me. I'd already crossed the Hornby turntable off my list, as it has exactly the same flaws.
Thank you. The Walthers turntable seems to be a popular one. I don’t have any experience using it but others have it and seem to enjoy it.
@@MMRails As this video was uploaded some time ago, I wasn't expecting a reply, but thank you very much for the suggestion.
If I had the room I would purchase one.
Scrumptious Model Trains It’s definitely a neat addition but my next layout won’t have one because of the era.
Mark I don’t think you have this anymore but I have one and going to install in my yard 2021
That’s great James! Can’t wait. And you’re correct, mine is gone.
Mark I am getting the yard build ,because of space , turntable was free, it will help turn a locomotive around , have old DC power pack to control it
awesome video Mark! Who got bloody knuckles? Next time use your head.
Thanks MR. That's not a bad idea. The top part of your skull is extremely tough.
Hey! Loved the video, been a huge help! Just one question. I'm using at atlas controller as well to control my turntable, do I NEED two cab controllers? Or can I just use one for now and leave the 2 connectors on the bottom half unused?
Thanks! Glad it helped. You don’t need two controllers. Just the one will do. The second one is for another person to run trains.
@@MMRails okay thank you! For some reason I just couldn't find that information. I purchased a used layout and have been restoring it and it's looking like I may need to replace the selectors. They don't seem to be working properly. Thank you for your time!
Sorry if this is a stupid question but I’m a mom trying to set this up for my train loving son. Do I have to use brown and yellow wire? Can I just use the red? And where can I find that wire?
Thank you for all your help
Hi, not stupid at all. There are a lot of wires! I used brown and yellow but you can use any colour. It’s the connections that are important. Different colours just helps with organization. You can find the wire at any hobby shop, hardware store, or Amazon. I really recommend reading over Atlas’ directions. I bought the book but I’m sure they’re online somewhere. Good luck!
So do both track connections go to the turntable rails and the wires have to be positve and negitve ?
I do believe so. Sorry, it’s been awhile since I did this. Try the Atlas website. That’s where I got my info.
Mark well done and it works too lol cheers Robert oh PS best you get your hand looked at just in case?
My hand is fine. Ego is a bit shattered :) Thanks Robert!
very nice, there is a used one of these with motor at my train store for $20, I think ill pick it up!
The 20th Century Limited $20? That’s a good deal I’d say. Good luck!
M&M Rails lol yes, I just went to the store and got it earlier today. I already have it installed!
This looks like a good turntable,
Unfortunately, it’s way too short, if it were longer I’d get it
Worked great, but yes, if you had long steam trains with a tender, no good.
@@MMRails yeah, I’m probably gonna end up getting the 130’ Walther’s one,
Way more expensive and difficult to set up, but it’ll hold just about anything!
I installed the N scale version and believe it is very similar. I recessed mine to better mate surrounding track. Otherwise, little difference. I wonder if you have ever found any way to reduce the sound during operation as it seems to make the devil's own noise?
Thanks for sharing Donald. Unfortunately I no longer own this layout and no, I never found a way to quiet the motor. It did make quite the racket.
great video
Thanks!
Bro, your kung fu is strong.
Stunt double.
A very nice video and explanation. I'm looking to purchase this same turntable and motor, though I have two questions: 1) Is this turntable compatible with sectional track (where the track is molded to the roadbed)? 2) I'll be running my trains via a DCC controller that does not have an A/C terminal for accessories, so I'm wondering if I should either invest in a "wall-wart" A/C adapter, connect the turntable to a DC power pack that I have, or try another option.
Thank you! I don’t have any concrete answers unfortunately but my guess is for 1) you could probably transition from the turntable to the sectional track with one small piece of snap track. And 2) I would use your DC power pack. Give it a try. I’d love to hear an update. -Mark
@@MMRails You're quite welcome, and thank you for your prompt response :). I did some measuring of my locomotives and rolling stock, though, and realized they might be too big for this turntable, as most of my coaches and locomotives are slightly larger than the turntable's just-under-23cm radius.
That thing is awesome. Since I cant do karate Ill send my wood to you to chop up.
Joe G My hands still hurt from that. If you need your shed walls to come down, let me know.
M&M Rails hahaha sounds like a plan
Nice karate skills! :P
mark teague Thanks! That shot took a lot of takes. ;)
I don't understand how a loco can be turned through 180 degrees and not short out the tracks when it exits as the turntable and external track are now at opposite polarities (in dc)?
Science man, science. Actually, I think if you drive on forward, you have to exit in reverse. It's been awhile since I've used it (sold now) but if I remember correctly, you have to leave the same way you entered. Make sense?
@@MMRails Thanks for that. I will purchase a turntable now.
i just got mine a few days ago . i got mine at a yard sale. IT DOES NOT WORK. it is pretty old.
Aw, sorry to hear that. I wonder if you can still buy them new. It doesn’t even work manually? You don’t need the motor for it to turn.
The n scale drive unit is installed diffently.
Cool.
Surprised you could not find some small screws long enough for the job. I have a box that are 2.5" long. Well, its installed and working, that's all that matters. I still have to pick up a motor for mine. I was waiting to get a used one but none still have not come along. I hate to pay the $50 they want for a new one.
You have 2.5 inch long screws that are super thin?? Put them in your next video for I do not believe you. I looked everywhere. And then I pondered...makes sense that the longer the screw, the wider it should be or else what would it support? Too thin would break. And yes, I paid through the nose on that whole system.
@@MMRails I know they make long and skinny bolts or machine screws. Not wood screws though.
Does that turn table allow for dc only operations
I never tried it with DCC. I’m sure it would do both. You’d have to contact Atlas.
OMG is that animal a chupucabra?
lol
You rock.
Thanks
see I like these turntables. I grew up on these. Will it work with dcc?
I have no idea. There might be a way. I'm sure someone will leave a comment with the answer :)
M&M Rails yes, it will work with DCC you need a decoder though. And you were correct some one did comment
...Zane
How do you get the track to stay in place?
Most of the track on that layout was pinned down with small pins into the foam. We glued a small section down. Even the turntable was pinned down to the foam if I remember correctly. It’s been awhile.
Can you explain more fully the wiring from your power pack to the Atlas controller? Which power inputs (the top/ bottom
Control the turntable?
Hi Eldon, it’s tough for me to explain through a comment but Atlas does a fantastic job explaining it in their book and maybe online. I sold this layout three years ago so I’m a little rusty as well. I’ll get back to you. Leave your email if you want me to send you some more info. It’s not very complicated. I should have explained it better in the video.
shop.atlasrr.com/t-manuals.aspx
Thanks for your immediate response and the atlas link below. Wonderful, our first major snowfall, time to set the turntable .
@@eldonwyman2222 Good luck!
Hey Mark 👋 my turntable seems to be running at 2x slower. Is there a chance you might know why this is happening? I have the motor attached in the correct place
Hmm... top of my head... did you increase the throttle speed? It’s been awhile since I owned that and wired it up. At least it works. That’s half the battle. If I remember correctly, if you increase the throttle speed it actually turns the table faster.
would the turntable it's self be compatible with Bachmann EZ track ?
I can’t say for sure, but I don’t see why not. The only thing is you’d have to have a very small “bridge” piece of track to connect the EZ track to the turntable. Since the track actually sits on the turntable, EZ track wouldn’t fit.
cool project. creepy AF intro.
Enelvis Lopez Thanks.
N scale or ho
HO
OMG you're funny karate man
Thanks