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Re: Is 12v compatible with 9v???
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 15 Aug 2002 05:48:27 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Brendan Coughlin writes:
> <SNIP>
> Do 12V trains have the same bases as 9V
> trains (with the holes)?
Yes, the 6x28 train baseplates work with both engines.
> Have you seen anyone convert a 12V train into a 9V train?
Yes - if you search through Brickshelf or the LTC websites, you will
probably find one eventually
> Are the batteries/motors a lot different?
Yes - 9V doesn't use batteries, it pulls power from the rails.
> Do the batteries connect to the base a lot differently?
Moot point, as 9V doesn't use batteries. If you mean do the MOTORS connect
the same way, the answer is Yes - both use a single-technic-pin bogie plate.
> Can I put a 9V battery/wheels into say, a 7740?
Yes, but it would need a bit of modification because you wouldn't have the
wires inside the engine.
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> I apologize for any stupid questions! :-)
There are no stupid questions, only stupid Stanford students!
Paul Sinasohn, who is almost as new to trains as you :-)
LUGNET #115
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> Brendan
> Duck360198@aol.com
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| (...) Thanks for your help! I know that Sonnich says that you can mix the track. Well, nothing personal, but I really do not like the looks of the 12V track. 9V looks very realistic in my opinion. So when you say that the non-electrical wheels will (...) (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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