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Re: Redesigned Intermodal Car
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 17 Jun 2003 12:58:10 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, William Toenjes wrote:
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J-2,
Really nice!
Questions: How does it make handle around curves and through switches?
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Thanks, Bill! Ahh. I forgot to list the lowlites;-)
- Due to the nice, low profile, the sides scrape the power leads. I need to shave them (the leads, that is) down in order for it to clear.
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Have you tried not using the power leads at all? I haven’t tried it, but it
would seem that if you cut a ‘normal’ 9volt wire, split the end and strip a
short section of wire -- you could pry up the metal part of a rail enough to
slip the wire underneath. If it works, it would certainly be less obtrusive
than the regular power leads.
Hmmm... I’m heading for the basement (where I keep a large portion of my Lego
collection) right now to try it out.
And you forgot to mention the other drawback to your intermodal set -- you need
a BIG layout to handle ‘em! *grin*
JohnG, GMLTC
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| (...) Gasp! Without consulting Conan first??? (the electrical guy). Hey, keep me posted as to what you find-- it sounds like a good idea. I will be having my leads in some mountain, so nobody would see the, err, mutilation anyway:-) (...) That why I (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) What about soldering the leads to the rail? That way they wouldn't come off. The heat would be the only concern, though I don't think it would damage it alot. Just an idea. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) Not using power leads works great. I came up with a couple solutions last year, including one that uses a Bic pen clip, is super cheap, and is very low profile. Also, you don't have to damage your track (!). (URL) More info at: (URL) Rick (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Redesigned Intermodal Car
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| (...) Thanks, Bill! Ahh. I forgot to list the lowlites;-) Due to the nice, low profile, the sides scrape the power leads. I need to shave them (the leads, that is) down in order for it to clear. Due to the semi-shrouded truck design (which is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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