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Hole-y Turntable Hole

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I almost gave up on my Diamond Scale turntable after realizing I couldn’t mount it from under the layout, as you're supposed to. But other than not fitting, I still liked it more than the competition, so I tried again to make it work. Finally, I figured out I could mount it above the benchwork and raise the track accordingly—problem solved. Side bonus: a much smaller/easier hole to cut out for me. Measure twice, cut from both sides. This is what commitment looks like. Bottom view of the turntable in place.   Top view of the turntable in place.

Track Planning No More

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Oct 17, 2022: First idea for this layout (thanks to a Rapido Trains' RDC). May 6, 2025: Track plan finalized after 2 ½ years. But the good news is that I’ve been able to pre-build the benchwork and get most of the track/roadbed based on earlier drafts, so now I’m ready to start tracklaying.