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Subject:	Re: Current Limitations (WAS Re: Super Chief Weight Issues)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains
Date:	Mon, 4 Mar 2002 15:54:29 GMT
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Kevin, I understood the problem I now have but my electrical current limit question was "ANOTHER" question that I had that I came up with as I read about the issues involved of running 3+ motors on the same track with only 1 train controller. Since I can't test the thoey as my legos are home in Chicago and I'm on a 6-month rotation to San Diego (I've only got a smiple loop with the metrolinear and the super chief right now). I was hoping someone might have already tested it for me. -AHui

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		Re: Current Limitations (WAS Re: Super Chief Weight Issues)
(...) OK... The received wisdom is this: If you stick to using pure LEGO sourced components (their wall wart, their speed reg, etc.) you can well put multiple controllers onto the same electrical track circuit. And indeed, if you do that on a very (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)

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		Re: Current Limitations (WAS Re: Super Chief Weight Issues)
(...) As the previous messages indicate, you do not need more current or more motors. You need to put your motors under heavier locomotives. Lar is right, the Metroliner engine is too lightweight. If you have some Lego weight bricks, try placing (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)

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