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Re: Micro Steam Engine
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Fri, 7 Oct 2005 18:29:05 GMT
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In lugnet.build.microscale, Jason Allemann wrote:

   The only problem arises when you want to introduce a curve into the track. I haven’t figured that one out yet. :)

J

The 1 x 2 version of the rail plate was suggested in another post.

I’m wondering how you would use a mag-lev method to motorize the train on these rails, something like this that was created in Europe.

Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG/BAYLTC



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  Re: Micro Steam Engine
 
(...) Yeah, when I eventually get some time I'd like to experiment with Peer's magnetic propulsion idea. The rail system might require a few modifications, especially in how the space between the rails is constructed, but I'm pretty sure it could (...) (19 years ago, 8-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)

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(...) Thanks Tim! Because the tracks are 2 studs wide on the inside they perfectly fit bogeys designed with 1x1 rounds separated by 3 plates. Tony Hafner's (URL) 2-Wide Diesel Freight Train> is a great example of a train using this technique. The (...) (19 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)

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