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Re: Under Hanging Train Idea: v1 Concept design
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 18 Apr 2002 14:56:19 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> Yeah, powering the train was a primary design target. I went with 9v track
> as most readily available power source for me. However, I haven't solved
> the clearance issue of the 9v track power connectors sticking out and
> interfering with the car support arms.
I wonder if putting the power connectors on switches (turnouts) on the
curved outer leg of an unused spur would help at all? Arrange your trackage
so that it's the straight leg (where there is no turnout stand to interfere)
that is used by the train. Gotta think about the geometry of that but this
way you're bringing in power from the side that isn't contacted. Maybe???
<snip>
That particular Wuppertahnbahn is unpowered, yes. There is another much
larger Wuppertahlbahn in the Model Team section that is powered.
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| I've seen the Wuppertahnbahn diorama too, it's great! What's the URL again? BTW Have you considered using just the power rails from the 12v system for the upper track. This way you get the power, the single rail look, yet the double rail geometry (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Under Hanging Train Idea: v1 Concept design
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| (...) You would only be able to go through the points one direction since they need to be switched to the diverging track in order for the power to be transmitted from the diverging track to the straight track. Frank (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Under Hanging Train Idea: v1 Concept design
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| (...) Yeah, powering the train was a primary design target. I went with 9v track as most readily available power source for me. However, I haven't solved the clearance issue of the 9v track power connectors sticking out and interfering with the car (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
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