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Re: Under Hanging Train Idea: v1 Concept design
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Date: 
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:30:16 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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???

I like it.  Good idea.  Thanks.

<snip>

That particular Wuppertahnbahn is unpowered, yes. There is another much
larger Wuppertahlbahn in the Model Team section that is powered.

Ah,  I don't think I've seen this.  Thanks.  Off to look...
Woah!  That's impressive:
http://www.1000steine.de/themen/bauwettbewerb/125/125.htm

later,
James Mathis



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(...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)

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