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Re: New to DUPLO® Trains
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lugnet.duplo
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Thu, 16 Aug 2001 06:12:53 GMT
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In lugnet.duplo, Deidre Rushton Brumby writes:
> In lugnet.duplo, Harvey Henkelman writes:
> > Hello all, I have a few questions about DUPLO® trains. First, is there a way
> > that the timer found in 2745 (the freight train) can be disabled? >I have
> > just received this set today and would like to run the train for more than a
> > few minutes without having to reset it.
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> To disable the timer as such - no. However someone came up with a technic
> gadget to continually reset the train using the stop/start switch. See:
> http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=8357
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> > Second, can the train pull quite a bit?
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> Yes, but it varies with each engine (identical engines can have different
> power), batteries (use fresh alkaline, not rechargeables) and the layout.
> Engines can pull more easily on flat straight layout than on a bridge
> (obviously!). I have had an engine pulling every wagon I own at once
> (~14?), it was markedly slower but was coping (but only just on the bridge).
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> > Also, are there other people who collect and run these trains? I'm used
> > to LEGO® 9V trains but these seem to be very different. -Harvey
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> Yes, I'm one of them. My train collection does double duty as a popular toy
> for my son, but I originally bought them for me. I just wish I had the
> space to setup a permanent layout. I've even toyed with the idea of running
> a ledge around the walls of the living room but not surprisingly hubby
> thought I was mad :)
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> I'm coming from the other direction, I have recently started buying 9v
> trains but I still prefer the Duplo. I like the simplicity and I guess I'm
> more interested in track layout than building the trains themselves, I find
> the Duplo much better for layout.
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> Deidre
> drb@tasmail.com
Thank you Deidre, that's a pretty neat device he made for his train.
As for me? I have a little floor space to start a layout of my own, I'll
post some pictures on my web page soon. Thank you for giving me this
info.-Harvey
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