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Re: general lego train question...
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Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:33:21 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.baylug, Jason Hull writes:
> hi guys,
>
> i have little experience with lego trains and was wondering if there is a limit
> on the amount of track a single 9v speed controller can control? i am planning
> a layout here at work (a really big oval) which looks to be about 75-100 feet
> of track. also, since this is on the large side, does anyone have leads on
> track that is cheaper than shop.lego.com?
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> thanks for any leads, comments, or suggestions.
>
> [jayfish]
Jason,
You'd be surprised how much power on regulator will pump into a length of
track. A single regulator can easily handle a 75-100' diameter oval. Track
(as far as I know) can only be found from traditional Lego outlets (i.e.
S@H and Lego Brand Retail stores). The price is the price. You can get a
better deal on track when you buy the track kits from S@H, as you get a
reduced price when compared to buying it all separately.
Rich
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| (...) I'd temper that with mentioning that it depends, in large part, on what sort of train you have running. A My Own Train, which is pretty small and light in nature, will run no problem on a track that large. A larger or heavier train, or one (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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