Latest display type layout

Dale,

 

  it refers to the Lionel dealer display layouts used throughout the 50's and 60's.

 

 

 

 

Looks very nice. I wish I had some of you guys skills in using RR-Track. Had no idea you could make something that looks that good with it.  Just a passing thought, any way to tie the two loops together?  Might be nice to be able to move from one to the other, or would that be defeating the purpose of the display layout?

 

As far as RRtrack skills, it's just a matter of using it over time.    I've been using RRtrack since it first came on the market many moons ago.

 

Your idea of connecting the two loops is a good one.   I have another large layout with all kinds of connections.

 

On this layout I just want things to be simple. 

 

Thank for your thoughts.

Very nice.....I would watch these display layouts in department stores for hours.....

 

Peter

http://youtu.be/RjkA8JsmmXM

 

This is a you tube video of the D52 Lazy susan Lionel dealer display in operation

http://youtu.be/Z3bgHPfq0uA

 

A little more of it running. Accessories operate while platform spins

Rick,

Did you build that lazy susan or "train that goes nowhere" display?

Yep, finally found pics of an original mechanics and completed this. Used original Lionekl grass which lends a certain authenticity. Had to make my own printed board for the slip rings and also created the artwork fo rthe sign. I have only seen 1 side in the past and read a description, so using Lionel fonts from old ads recreated the other side. Very neat to watch.

In fact in the video, the display is sitting on top of a second one I have started

I found old plans that used a bicycle rim and an old speaker frame for the mounting base. Is yours similar to that?

div class="quoteHeading">Originally Posted by Moonman:
       
       

How does the train set stay stationary?  Just a physics thing or is the train set some how anchored?

Good question. Lionel did not mention and said it is locked into place but on the physics side it has to be anchored. Might work in outer space with zero resistance but here it needs just a very light anchor because it does turn quite freely. I will post some photos of the construct ion which replicates kiosks construction techniques

The train drives the track. The track rotates under it from the engines driver wheel friction on a base that's on a spindle. The spinning center gives impression of the train moving. Power through contacts and a disk around the spindle.

 

Popular Science, April 1960

Uses a1/2" shaft and two roller bearings(caged). A slip ring with two contacts and spoons very easily. Still needs an anchor point as it would have to be totally frictionless to operate without. Artwork repro was difficult as well but very pleased with how it turned out