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  Re: 9v vs 12v
 
(...) Additionally, 4558 did not have the regulator (which is presumably why the picture of the 4548 box for the regulator has a picture of the Metroliner on it). 4561 does have some good parts, just ignore the instructions.... I would like to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 9v vs 12v
 
(...) OK, so if I understand this correctly, the track for 9V and 12V is actually the same gauge, the difference is purely electrical? (...) These sound like pretty nice features to have. Do either 9V or 12V have any type of Command Control type (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 9v vs 12v
 
(...) See this post from yesterday on train compatibility for more information: (URL) >- The 12V system has electrical accessories which 9V doesn't have: (...) No command control, though a few folks have adapted DCC for 9V use (it would work equally (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 9v vs 12v
 
(...) I personally rather have the power sidings and use signals to control the movement of the trains. Layouts shown in the 7777 train book are generally impossible to recreate in a 9V layout because the sidings need power in order to run more (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 9v vs 12v
 
(...) (you may only need an extra track power connector). Of course given an unlimited budget, I could create a much more enjoyable layout with 12V and be pure since the signal track is very flexible. Ultimately though I think the way to go is to be (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)

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