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Re: Train Weight Question
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:17:52 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Dennis Hwa writes:
> 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?
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, you can use a non-Lego
weight, like a roll of coins for example.
JohnG, GMLTC
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Train Weight Question
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| (...) Suffice to say...I think that this is a better choice! (and cheaper..a roll of pennies costs $.50, the weights are ~$6 or so... James Powell (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Train Weight Question
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| (...) I assume you ment to say this only for the old 12V train motors, and this is not valid for the current 9V motors ? Greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Weight Question
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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, (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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