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Re: Some 9V questions of a 12V user
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:08:43 GMT
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Yes, you can use the 12V signals (7860) on 9V tracks, but you have to make
some modifications yourself.
See more on Frank Buitings site:
http://members.chello.nl/~f.buiting/lego/trains/signal.html
Sonnich
Ferdinand Geronimo <fgw@dds.nl> wrote in message
news:GHLGzs.Bt2@lugnet.com...
> Hello everybody,
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> I have been reading this newsgroup for quite some time, and have some
> questions of my own now.
>
> I use the 12V train system, which I think is still the best of all, but I • do
> like the 9V Metroliner that is coming out. Because of this, I have decided • I
> will start using the 9V system as well, independent of the 12V tracks.
>
> My questions are however: in the 12V system, it is possible to make the
> trains stop using signals. Power is always on the tracks, (independent of
> the switches), only when the signal is Red, the power goes and the train
> stops. This allows me to drive 3, 4 or even 5 trains on one piece of • track,
> using the signals to prevent the trains having a collision. Does the 9V
> system have anything like this? Is it possible to drive two trains on one
> track, or do you need two separate tracks? Or do you use switches?
>
> Another question, the 12V transformer has three power supplies, one for
> 0-12V (train), one 12V~ (not used) and one 12V=. The last one can be used
> for remote controls, and illumination. Does the 9V transformer also have • an
> extra 9V= power supply in case I want to illuminate some buildings? Is • this
> possible at all with 9V? I also liked it if I could build in lights in all
> the houses and buildings, as well as in the trains.
>
> Thank you in advance,
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> FG
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>
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| Hello everybody, I have been reading this newsgroup for quite some time, and have some questions of my own now. I use the 12V train system, which I think is still the best of all, but I do like the 9V Metroliner that is coming out. Because of this, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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