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Re: More of the new train
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts
Date: 
Thu, 5 Jan 2006 19:28:21 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Sonnich Jensen wrote:
  
   Check out this gallery for more pics of the new freight train:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=146011

Tim

   Not that I care much about it, but image more tracks... one might then have to attach metal one self, but in that case I am sure that someone will find a way

Sonnich

Already done, I did some experiments using some of the old 4.5v track.
http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=25776
I ran metal foil tape on top of the platic rails. The tape is tin plated copper for use in stain glass. The train motor ran fine. And with the new plastic track I expect the metal will make reasonable contact with 9v track if the foil is brought to the overlap on the ends. I wouldn’t use it for mainline operation, but it should be fine for sidings or yards.

Mat



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(...) Hmmm - I wonder if the bridge is for sale too. It looks like specialised bridge parts - pretty good actually.... I they start making all parts like that for a model railway, then I wonder what else we can expect - more cars, engines and other (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)

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