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(...) When I see somebody set up a public exhibition and run trains from 10 AM to 6 PM using batteries, and not give more than passing thought to battery management, then batteries will have arrived. (:holds breath:)...... ....... ....... *pshewwww* (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A good test of the two motors would be the identical train, with either the RC or 9v motor. In either case power the motor from the RC battery box. To prevent unintended resistance on the 9v motor, run it on RC track. Unfortunately, I don't (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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With all the advances in battery (rechargeable and otherwise) technology these days, you might be a little shortsighted in your estimation of the feasibility of battery trains. But assuming you are correct, my biggest concern about this idea is the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Surprise! ULUG will be attending the Train Show in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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(...) The show was a success! In the end only Reed and I were able to attend. Attempting to set-up and take down a 10 table lay-out with only two people turned out to be quite a task! We were exhausted but well rewarded by the enthusiasm of the show (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Re: A power rail idea
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(...) Sounds like a new and improved 12-volt system. It does eliminate one of the three problems that I felt the 12-volt system had; reverse polarity in turn-abouts. The biggest problem the 12-volt system had was that it was never avalable here in (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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