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(...) I think this is my biggest problem with the line. I am sure it is fun for kids but it is the "in thing" in play trains right now. There seem to be 100 different IR/Remote control trains for kids out there (And most are significantly cheaper (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes. But you only get one control input so you may need to use reversible drive mechanisms that do different things in different directions, etc if you want two features... The RC cars have more than one control input but are too big to build (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Lar. Interesting write up. I would assume that for a "normal" metal clad 9v rail system, the new IR baseplate can be designed into a rail car which has independent remote control of a model feature. For example, assuming you can power a (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I speculate it's weight related. But yes, I agree with you. the bottom pic really shows that well, those things are very much air. (...) Nod. I see green crocodiles in my future. Good parts, many many good parts, in that one. Of course Steve (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very concise write-up, Larry! Thanks for the information! Has anyone taken an 'old style' 9 volt motor, run a wire to one of these new battery motors, putting them both on a powered track and seeing what happens? Will the new motor work (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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