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Re: I'm kinda sorta train voltage complete
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 6 Apr 2001 05:57:48 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes:
> Alan Demlow wrote:
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> > > I'm planning on making some 9V-12V converter wires (I've been buying a
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> > It isn't that hard to run 12V stuff using a 7864 transformer. All you need
> > (besides the 7864) is a 110V->220V stepup transformer, which would run you
> > $20-30. The 7864 has the advantage of being able to run accessories without
> > having everything jerry-rigged. I've done this for awhile, and it works • fine.
> > I much prefer the 12V line. It isn't quite as smooth as 9V and the track is
> > more trouble to put together, but the RC stuff is sooooo much more fun!
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> Ahh, but then I'd have to get a 7864... The only other 12V accessories I
> have are lamps.
Just saw one go for $50 on eBay... Way more than I'd want to pay.
Frank
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| (...) without (...) And the 7864 is a real transformer with much better speed regulation. And you have the AC 13V outlet for light. (...) If shipping wasn't that expensive. You can get these transformers almost wwekly for less than 25 $ at eBay.de . (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Ahh, but then I'd have to get a 7864... The only other 12V accessories I have are lamps. I did notice one thing, not sure if anyone else has actually tried (surely someone must have). The extra wheels to turn the 12V train motor into a 6 wheel (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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