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Re: Train Weight Question
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Date: 
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 01:04:30 GMT
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Or, you can use a non-Lego
weight, like a roll of coins for example.


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



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  Re: Train Weight Question
 
(...) 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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