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  Re: First Trains
 
If I run my trains at 3v, then two Lego Solar Panels can provide ~3v. Looks like I have another project after this one. As for powering the RCX through the train track, I had not thought about having to run the controller full tilt to power the RCX. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: First Trains
 
(...) Wait a minute, that Capicator (i think thats how i'ts spelt) can give around 3V! (...) Now that would be cheep... Josh (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: First Trains
 
(...) Hmm. I tried powering my train motor off a battery box, connecting to the electric studs on the top, and it belted around the track. I guess you're using slow speed mode from the RCX? I'd be a bit worried about how much power the RCX can put (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
 
(...) Of course the powered DUPLO train is battery powered. They do still have a push train (though it doesn't come with track - a good decision for DUPLO I think, at that age, kids may not need a track). One thought I have is that many LTCs could (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
 
(...) This would be a great way to break in, and an even more affordable price point. As to the income thing...That's what I meant by saying "barely" - 60 bucks is a lot of money to a kid, but can be done; a $5 a week allowance is not uncommon, I (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)


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