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(...) who (...) tranformer (...) Your dad is correct. I'm not exactly sure why that port is provided except for testing or troubleshooting the transformer. 13V is also true of transformers here in the States. I've heard that 13V is used because (...) (25 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Eliminate high-speed derailments forever! (and possibly void your warranty)
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In lugnet.trains, John R. Clark writes: <snipped interesting idea> (...) transformer (...) The transformer in the wall socket adapter probably won't be bothered too terribly, as it's only a 17% reduction in voltage. The motors don't try and suck (...) (25 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Okay, how's this for an idea: Most electronic stores stock a kind of universal power converter. These have several output settings, including 9v and 7.5 volt. If you use the 7.5 volt setting, the train never gets enough power to derail on curves. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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My question is what is it for? My dad says it is the first change after the step-down from 240V (Europeans who use 220V transformers have a 12V ac port). The other 2 ports on the tranformer have a use - one for accessories, one for control of the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I'm looking for a site I saw a few month ago, where it was show how to use a small piston(air cylinder??) to controle a switch. Does any one have the URL on the hand Thanks Martin (25 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...Hmmmm... The folding legs would be nice, may have to investigate once I get the initial tables built. My observation at the moment is how to make track loops on it. The width of the table is just at the curvature of the track, so I'm having (...) (25 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi, In Canada, they are S@H exclusivity, probably same thing in the US (...) etc. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You (and TLG) are certainly welcome to interpret it as such! Steve (25 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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You could try LEGOLAND California, I don't know where it is exactly in California, but no normal LEGO retailer in the US has carried Train tracks, etc. since 1993-1994. I only get it at SAHS. Scott "Yes, I live in Michigan" Sanburn (...) (25 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Not TRU or Target, at least anymore. -Ted (25 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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