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Re: basic train questions (power, mostly)
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Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:45:09 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Matthew Miller wrote:
> Hello train folks. I haven't done any Lego train building before, but I have
> an Idea for a Project. I've gotten a couple of train sets and have a few
> more on order, but in the meantime, and before I get too far with building,
> I've got some questions about power.....
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> First, my plan calls for a train of about 7 cars (plus engine). 8 wide, I
> think. Will one motor be able to pull this easily, or would two be better?
Well this all depends on what type of train cars your going to build. If you
were going to build a train of flat cars and tank cars one motor would be ok.
However if you’re like me and you like boxcars and other heavy models then you
will want to use 2 train motors. 2 motors are able to pull a 25ft 8 wide train
with ease as long as the heavy cars are closer to the front of the train.
> I found a few posts about super-super long trains, so I'm hoping this
> question is laughed at. :) But Todd's search engine sucks *grin* so I've had
> trouble finding more clear answers even though they're probably in here
> somewhere.
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> Anyway, if the answer is two, should both of them be in the engine, or is it
> okay for one of them to be at the end of the train? I can imagine some
> problems with derailing from pushing instead of pulling.
Both motors on the engine is the best method for 8 wides but try it. It may work
for you.
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> There is some convenience in having the motor at the end: I want to have
> some powered stuff there, and I don't want to run a wire down the entire
> length. So that brings up the final question: are there any trucks which
> conduct power but don't have a motor? If having a motor at the end does
> indeed present a problem, that'd be nice.
Batteries are your friends. In most cases you don't want to pull power off of
the track because it reduces the power to the motors and also puts extra strain
on the power controller.
OnDrew
P.s. don't be afraid to use LED's they are a cheap way to add realism to your
train/layout.
> Thanks for any pointers!
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| (...) Batteries are my *enemies*. You have to change them and stuff, and have some sort of accessible power switch. And all the battery boxes I have are quite large. Blech. :) (...) Ahh, but if I were going for cheap and realistic, would I be using (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hello train folks. I haven't done any Lego train building before, but I have an Idea for a Project. I've gotten a couple of train sets and have a few more on order, but in the meantime, and before I get too far with building, I've got some questions (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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