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Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 19 Nov 1999 21:55:34 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
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> Bryan Wong wrote:
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> > Is there any point in connecting two speed regulators (with two
> > transformers) to the same set of tracks?
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> No, and if you aren't careful, you can damage them.
I'm going to disagree with John2 here - there is a time when multiple speed
regulators would be handy: If your layout gets to be so large that you're
getting a voltage drop on the far side of the layout. The GMLTC is starting
to get see problem on our layout, we're thinking of adding a second set of
speed regulators on the opposite side of the layout. (The main lines on our
layout are around 65 - 70 feet long...) You definitely need to make sure your
polarity is the same, otherwise I'm sure there would be problems of some sort.
(dream mode)
Someday we want to get a bunch of train clubs together to set a new world's
record for the longest Lego train track. I'm thinking one circuit around the
concourse of the Metrodome in Minneapolis, that would be around a half mile.
I'm thinking we'd need 25 speed regulators - or more!
(/dream mode)
John1
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| ode) (...) No, all we would need is a busbar with connectors every 25-50 ft of track. (IE a plate connector every 25-50 ft, connected by a heavy (in this case, something like #12 or so gauge wire) All you want to do is to reduce the resistance so (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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| (...) Strongly suggest that you put gaps in to divide the track into 2 sections. Then, except for when a motor is bridging the gap between sections, there is no connection between one regulator and another. Ludo may disagree but I think it's a good (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Yes, this is my experience. I find that multiple motors help with traction. Speed, however, hasn't been a concern. (...) No, and if you aren't careful, you can damage them. (...) The buffers, specifically, are the round balls on each side of (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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