S Gauge Roundhouse

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I have been thinking about at an expansion to my AF layout, currently 5 X 10. If I expand I want room for a turntable and a roundhouse. I have read about increasing the height of an HO roundhouse by adding a 1/2 inch foundation, and adding on to the back of the structure for depth.

Has anyone made these kind of alterations, or is it better to start with an O guage unit and cut it down? Any ideas of a particular kit to work with would be great.

Thank you in advance,

George

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Hi, I hate to reply to myself, but I will try to ask a different question.

Do any of you with an S layout have a roundhouse and a turntable? Can you share what you have and where you got it.

I am not looking for anything very elaborate, 3 - 6 stalls. 1900’s vintage look.

Thank you,

George

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This is an S gauge turntable and round house that has been donate to the museum. At this time we have not yet installed it into our layout. The turntable is by Athean.

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Spanky,

Thank you for the lead on the turntable, I will go searching. That roundhouse is pretty simple, I might try to build that one.

I went out and checked out your layout, very impressive, nice smoke from your locomotives too!

George

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Doug Peck of Port Line Hobbies has a nice roundhouse kit, made by Twin Whistle. He used to sell a roundtable, but as of 6/22/08 he was sold out. Still, it is worth checking with him.

At any rate, you can see the roundtable at http://www.portlines.com/structurekits.htm#Roundhouse%20&%20Turntable.

I have dealt with Doug for many years and he is one of the good guys.

I’ve not tried to use one of them, but Atlas O makes an inexpensive turntable with a 24" diameter that operates on AC or DC and can be used for 2 or 3 rail operation. It should be able to convert to S without too much trouble and is mounted directly on the tabletop so you don’t have to cut a whole in the tabletop

Little Tommy

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Tommy,

Thank you for the response, I buy from Doug also, and agree he runs a good business.

I have looked at his roundhouse, as well as the Atlas o turntable, but will take another look.

I wonder if anyone on this forum has either piece and what they think of them?

Thanks again,

George