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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jonathan Reynolds [mailto:scorch@tinyworld.co.uk]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 9:28 AM
> To: lugnet.loc.au@lugnet.com; lugnet.modelteam@lugnet.com;
> lugnet.dear-lego@lugnet.com
> Subject: Re: Some model team ideas
>
>
> In lugnet.loc.au, Gianluca Morelli writes:
> > In lugnet.loc.au, Jonathan Reynolds writes:
> >
> > > > > 3.a locomotive (steam, diesel or electric)
> > > >
> > > > Yeeeees !I want 16-wide trains!!!
> > >
> > > A 'Model Team' version could be made 'narrow guage' and
> work with the
> existing
> > > 9v train system
> >
> > Hmmmmm...this sounds a good idea.Why not ,for example, 10 • wide narrow gauge
> > trains or tramways?
> >
> > Gianluca
>
> Using the standard train motor bogie, the locomotive would be
> relatively large
> compared to this 'fixed element' which leaves even more scope
> for imaginative
> building AND retains a 'working model' concept. Tender drive
> would appear to
> be the obvious choice, but HELLO MR. LEGO - WE NEED SOME
> LARGE TRAIN WHEELS!.
> Only thing to watch with 10-wide is the same thing with the
> longer 8 wide
> cars - fouling the point levers.
>
> Jon
To counter this, you could use 4.5/12V track, and motors, as the points
levers [at least on 4.5V points] can be as high/low as needed.
Benjamin Whytcross
BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au
Ph: (03) 9856 5282
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