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Re: 12V compatible with 9V
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:20:03 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Thomas Main writes:
> Yes, it is. The 12V guage is the same as the 9V and even the motors are
> the same size, so you shouldn't have any problems running the 7745 on 9V
> track with a 9V motor. But, if you are getting 12V track with the
> train, try running the train on 12V track (and get a step-up/step-down
> transformer if you're using the 220V-12V 7864 transformer). I prefer
> the 12V system because it has really neat accessories like remote stop
> signals and remote switch tracks. It's also think 12V track is more
> "Lego" because each rail and sleeper has to be snapped together and it's
> all plastic except for the center conducting rail. Having said that,
> there are a few frustrations with the 12V system. When you first run a
> train, it will take a while to clean the conducting tracks and pickups
> on the 12V motor. I have found that setting the transformer on full
> speed and just putting the motor on the rails, helping it along when it
> stalls, will clean the track after about 5 minutes. It's time well
> spent though, because if you have the remote controlled accessories you
> won't be spending time running around the layout switching points and
> stopping trains by hand :)
Thank you for your promt answer!
What is a step-up/step-down transformer?
I am getting the transformer and tracks, but I guess I will use it on the 9V
track as I have more tracks for 9V. I think I will try to use the light posts
from the 12V system untill I can find more 12V systems to buy :-)
I am also planning to build some cars with the 12V set and using them on the
9V set. I guess I can combine the couplers and wheels from 12V and 9V sets?
Regards
Hugo Matre
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| (...) Changes 110 V to 220 or vice versa. Allows you to use a speed controller/trafo on mains that don't match what it was made for. For instance I would need a step up if I got something from the continent (and a plug adaptor) because US mains (...) (28 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12V compatible with 9V
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| Yes, it is. The 12V guage is the same as the 9V and even the motors are the same size, so you shouldn't have any problems running the 7745 on 9V track with a 9V motor. But, if you are getting 12V track with the train, try running the train on 12V (...) (28 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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