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Train Weight Question
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Tue, 31 Jul 2001 23:55:09 GMT
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Okay, this is a question about train weights. What do train weights do? I
assume that they put more weight on the motor so that it won't slip, but I'm
not sure. Someone please tell me what they are for. If they are to put
weight on the drive wheels, does anyone know where train weights are sold?
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Message has 4 Replies:
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| (...) The train motors have small rubber o-rings around the wheels, they are what grips the rails to provide traction. By putting extra weight in the locomotive, it helps keep them from slipping. I believe you can get the weights from Pitsco. Or, (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Lots of stuff. Not limited to trains either 8?) (...) They do improve traction, and also stability, if correctly placed. If you have a tall loco, putting one of these under the centre definitely makes it more able to take corners fast. Of (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Ok, I see, Thanks. Exactly where do you put the weight? I have one of those boat weights that's pretty old. I have yet to build my own train engine but I am trying to make the My Own Train more stable. (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Train weights are used to keep a train on track. The problem is in curves, where it might derail. The weight will pull the train down and keep it on the track. Lego had their weight over the wheels, but I find it is better to have them next to (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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