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Hi all, I have been devising a layout for my train collection to be displayed in, but suddenly I came across a number of problems: #1 - Multiple locos mean low speed for each of them (*Very low*); #2 - One controller unit *alone* is really boring (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.pt)
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(...) Funny you should mention. I just this month gave a 10 minute talk to my train club on the merits of electrical block control. Perhaps I can help out. (...) True. (...) True. (...) Additional feeder wires every 25-100 ft or so should reduce the (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There's also a way to use only one controller to run at least two trains, but both are at the same speed. While probably not what Pedro's looking for, it leads into more complicated electrical block control. Here's a folder with an example: (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will, thank you. BTW, is it possible to use a regular wire (non-LEGO) to make tests? Later I'd replace it with the real stuff, but in order to test faster I may need to use this procedure (if it is possible, what are the specifications of (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Ed McGlynn writes: (snipped) (...) This one, I have put to work so far in my current layout. It's the easy part, I think... (...) But how will the TS reach the inner loop, if the switch in the center is set to straight? Shouldn't (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hold on for a few weeks. I have a new design to present which meets all your criteria for a remotely operated switch. In the meantime, you should absolutely design your layout for manual switching. It is much more satisfying (and prototypical!) (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) 20# wire from Radio shack works fine. Also, for quick prototyping, use small alligator clips. they can by clipped on the ends of sidings, or in loops, pressed horizontally into one of the four slots on each side of the track. (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Huh... I guess I forgot to tell you: there is no such thing as Radio Shack here! Plus, is the US designation the same as in Europe? (...) These I have a couple (from my "little chemist's" pack); I will use them shortly, thank you! (...) (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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