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Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
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Thu, 22 Aug 2002 13:16:30 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke writes:
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> These are the advantages and disadvantages of 9V:
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> + perfect operational reliability (put it together and everything runs fine).
> + very quick assembling of any track layout
> + 'cheap' new rolling stock (especially at Shop@home under www.lego.com)
> + cheap motors (1 extra motor set is only 25$US) (Transformers are very cheap
> to be bought used - never buy a new one.)
> + track looks better than 12V track
> + waggons run very smooth. 1 engine can pull dozens of (not too heavy) waggons
> + robust track design: kids can even make a stampede in shoes over it...
> + track can even be placed on lawn outside (but not for 365/year)
> - no remote controlled stuff (but points give the voltage into one of the 2
> outgoing lines: that makes it easy to use them as 'signals'.)
> - the 'best' 9V sets are partly very expensive (4551, 4554, 4536)
> - inclinations should not overstep 1 or 2 plates per track piece.
> - geometry of track is partly poor (same for 12V) in comparison to H0 model
> railroad.
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> Any further opinions and hints are welcome!
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> Kind Regards,
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> Reinhard 'Ben' Beneke
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> Similar topics have already been discussed in these two threads:
> http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=7601
> http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=8007
I started playing with Lego's when I was 7 years old. I started with the
Metroliner and my brother got the Load and haul Railroad. So we started in 9V
when our dad knew about the 12V. He always said the track wasn't right and now
we have a 9V empire layout. I still feature the Metroliner and Load and
Haul Railroad along with the Super Chief.
Now it is real simple to start.
1. Buy a track kit.(depending on size available)
2. Purchase a MOT engine or the SFSC
3. Buy a set of cars
4. Have fun
To clean the rails on my track i use a empty motor(no bricks on it) and i run
it around for about 10 minutes on mid. speed. If it gets stuck in a place far
from me I have a stick.
Dan
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