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Re: Train tracks and Xmas model
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 27 Nov 2002 22:05:11 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Noel E. Serrano writes:
> I have 2 questions:
> First i have a very old 4.5v lego train and i was wondering if i could use
> the tracks from my old train in newer sets, i think the answer is no but is
> there a way that tracks could be modified?? Anyone with some info regarding
> how to modify these tracks??
Yes the track can be modified although it would make more sense to just
order 9v track and save the nightmare. If you want to run newer 9v train
cars on 4.5v track there shouldn’t be much problem as long as you have a
4.5v train motor pulling it. However if you would rather modify 4.5v track
for 9v motors hears how:
Most hobby shops carry a rack of assorted brass in various shapes. What you
will be looking for is 1/8-inch u channel. Be sure to take a piece of the
4.5v straight track with you to make sure it fits correctly. This works very
well in short segments in my engine repair shop. I quite honestly don’t know
how well this would work on a full loop and I've never used more than one
piece of the brass in a row but it might be worth a try.
> Second questions has anyone done any custom train with a x-mas theme for
> putting under the xmas tree??
John Neal put together a very nice train a year or two ago. You can find it
hear: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=9219
NGLTC christmass display
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=8664
I'm sure there are many more but these were the first to come to mind.
I hope I was of some help
OnDrew
NILTC
> Best regards
> Noel
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