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| (...) Well, I haven't opened mine yet, so this isn't for sure, but a 9V motor really doesn't fit with the wheel configuration on the engine without severe changes. It could be put on the tender, although that has 8 wheels, so you'd have to change (...) (14 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Basically, a 9V train motor doesn't fit this engine very well, in terms of both the motor's size and look. I've thought about using a 9V motor, too, and personally I'd use it as one of the trucks on a passenger car, as close to the engine as (...) (14 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) On another note, will the new PF stuff work with my "old" RC train controller? As noted previously, the one I ordered is not expected until April - or I could shell out on eBay/Bricklink. Also, has anyone tried to use an "IR blaster" or (...) (14 years ago, 18-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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| (...) Nope. They use completely different IR protocols, unfortunately. (URL) As noted previously, the one I ordered is not expected (...) I'm waiting for my remote, too. :( If you have an RCX or NXT, you can program them to send PF-compatible (...) (14 years ago, 18-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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| (...) My order with 8879 is now "in progress" and 8879 is back in stock. However, some of the other PF stuff is back order until May: https://shop.lego.co...870&cn=587 (URL) (14 years ago, 29-Mar-10, to lugnet.trains)
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