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12 v. "conversion" to 9v. questions
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 8 Jan 2002 01:34:19 GMT
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Greetings,
I have a question for those far more knowledgeable and experienced in LEGO
trains on which I would greatly appreciate feedback. I recently became the
happy owner of a 7740 in very good condition but I intend to run it on a 9v
system (which is all that I have). Any tips/ideas on making the conversion
of the engine and the wagons? After a few runs it seems to be in need of two
motors. Should I put both in the front or have one in the front car and one
in the rear car? It looks like the newer wheels rolls more smoothly and
easily than the old "12v" ones. Others have the same observation or is it a
matter of oiling the older wheels? How about the weights that come with
older sets. I assume this was to ensure contact with the track. Are they
still a good idea to include in the buildup or do they add unnecessary
weight? Other comments/observations/ideas from those that have made the
switch are greatly welcome as I plan on acquiring more of these older sets
as they (and $$) become available.
Mario
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| (...) 7740 is definitely an easy set to convert to 9v. I suggest two motors in the engine, and go ahead and replace the trucks on the cars with 9v wheels, they will go with the 9v motors better and definitely roll better. You may find you only need (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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