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Re: Motorized microscale train
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Date: 
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:28:05 GMT
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Using thread instead of chain links is indeed a cheaper solution, and may even give more curving options. The only problem I’d see is propulsion, thread doesn’t have as much ’ grip’ as chain links have.

   BTW how did you attach the magnets to the chain links in the first place?

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The wide chain link fits snugly inside the technic hole of the magnet holder.

As can also be seen here , which is incidentally also the set where I got my 4 ‘wide variety’ chain links.



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  Re: Motorized microscale train
 
In lugnet.announce.moc, Peer Kreuger wrote: Wow, that's all very well done! The space baseplate, the magnets, the detailing on the train itself, et al! And easy expansion for a large layout. And hey... if you use one of the contoured baseplates, you (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)

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