OO Turntable (Manual 10") Kit delivers essential locomotive turning and yard management capability for OO scale railway layouts, ideal for steam-era depots and compact engine sheds.

Featuring:

• Manual Turntable Design: OO scale 10-inch turntable designed for hand-operated rotation, allowing locomotives to be turned for return journeys or depot storage alignment.
• Steam Depot Functionality: Replicates prototype railway turntables used in engine sheds and marshalling yards for locomotive direction changes.
• Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.
• Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with detailed pit structure, bridge deck, and rail alignment points; non-powered manual operation.
• Layout Integration: Connects to OO gauge track systems and works as a central feature in locomotive servicing yards and engine facilities.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Model: 10" Manual Turntable
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Operation: Manual rotation
• Assembly: Required
• Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge locomotives and engine shed track layouts

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building steam-era depots, locomotive servicing yards, heritage railway scenes, or compact shunting layouts.

Why this kit matters

Turntables were a vital feature of steam railway operations, allowing locomotives to be turned to face the correct direction after completing a journey. They were especially important in depots where space was limited and directional running was required for efficiency.

In model form, a turntable adds both operational realism and visual focus, often becoming the centrepiece of an engine shed scene.

How to use it

Assemble the turntable kit and install it flush with your OO gauge track layout. Manually rotate the bridge to align with incoming and outgoing tracks. Use it in conjunction with engine sheds, sidings, and depot buildings for realistic locomotive servicing operations.

This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.