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Re: The philosophy of manual uncoupling
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 4 May 2002 21:05:27 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Tracey writes:
> Jonathan Reynolds wrote:
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> > Automatic (remote) uncoupling can be effected by a trackside mechanism or an
> > on-loco mechanism. There have been one or two AFOL-created designs for the
> > trackside mechanism however I've never seen an 'on-loco' system used in Lego.
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> Jonathan,
> I tried this system a few years ago (1999-2000). I don't know if I
> ever posted pics but I tried two systems. One used a moter to push a
> 1x16 brick out the back of the engine. I used gear racks to move the
> plunger. I also tried this using the pneumatic system, but if I
> remember the distance of the movement in a straight magnetic system
> wasn't great enough to keep the cars separated. Neither system got to
> the remote control stage.
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> I had abandoned the ideas because I was trying to fit it into an 6wide
> SW-syle switcher. Maybe in 8wide though ;)
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> -c
Encouraging words, Christopher.
Did it actually work (magnets are quite strong!)? How did you provide power?
8w would of course make it easier to conceal within the loco body but I
still think the only real benefit would be with remote or automatic control.
Alternatively, if anyone has built a working Lego electromagnet all our
prayers are answered.....
Jon
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| (...) Yes, it worked quite well. I remember that it is best to have the plunger hit the base of the car just above the magnet to work reliably (also works with the widest diversity of cars). I think all of my test were "bench tests" so I was using a (...) (22 years ago, 4-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Jonathan, I tried this system a few years ago (1999-2000). I don't know if I ever posted pics but I tried two systems. One used a moter to push a 1x16 brick out the back of the engine. I used gear racks to move the plunger. I also tried this (...) (22 years ago, 4-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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