Walthers turntable noise

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I am curious to know how much noise the Walthers turntables make when operating. I have an Atlas TT which I kitbashed to add a pit and to extend the bridge. I have the optional electric drive system. My problem is the the drive is very noisey.

What is your opinion of the noise the Walthers makes?

Thanks

Dave

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If you mean the newer indexed versions that are built-up, they are about as noisy as an old electric clock when the train room is dead silent. If you run sound-emitting locos, no problem. You’d have to get your ear down next to it.

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I have the Walthers 130’ turntable, the older, indexed, non-DCC version. I don’t hear any noise. There is probably some minor level of noise but with sound decoders and the like, the noise, if any, is minimal.

Rich

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Crandell and Rich:

Thanks - that is what I was hoping to hear (or rather not hear[;)])

Dave

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My 90’ DCC TT has some grinding and rumbling noises as it turns. It doesn’t matter if a loco is aboard or not. I have always kept it covered when not in use. The indexing seems to wander a bit as well. This TT sat for a year without operating if that might be the reason for the noises.