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Re: Lubricating axels, etc.
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:24:19 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Steve Martin writes:
> Well, I finally finished my train tables. They basically form a square 10'
> on a side. I'm having some efficiency problems with the largest loop. I'm
> having to use 3 engines to pull 4 of the cars from 4561. The loop's length
> is nearing 40'.
How are the engines configured? One or two 2 truck locos, well weighted,
ought to be able to pull well in excess of 20 4 axle cars on a level track,
even through curves (people run way more than that but this is easy to
achieve). So your configuration may not be ideal. The stock 4561 loco is a
terrible puller, it has way too little weight on the drive wheels.
> What techniques have people used to combat the resistance build up in a
> large layout? I was thinking of lubricating the wheels with WD40, graphic,
> or silicone spray.
The resistance build up is electrical, more than mechanical. I would
strongly advocate that you avoid any lubrication. These motors and axles are
engineered to not be lubricated.
> I was also considering trying to run power to the opposite side of the
> track. If I did something like that, would I add another lead to the same
> transformer or use a second transformer?
Both of these approaches have been successfully used and would give good
results, IMHO. Whichever is easier to do would be my recommendation.
++Lar
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| (...) <snip> (...) Thanks, Larry. I'm using a 2 motor engine and a 1 motor engine. Both are ~24 stud MOCs. I suppose I should swap some motors around to see if there are problems with the motors I'm using. I first tried just the 2 motor engine to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Lubricating axels, etc.
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| Well, I finally finished my train tables. They basically form a square 10' on a side. I'm having some efficiency problems with the largest loop. I'm having to use 3 engines to pull 4 of the cars from 4561. The loop's length is nearing 40'. What (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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