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Re: basic train questions (power, mostly)
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:55:06 GMT
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MATTDM@MATTDM.nomorespamORG
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Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote:
> > 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?
> 2 would be better if you're talking 8 wide cars that are proportionally
> sized
They're going to be kinda weirdly sized. Not sure yet. :)
> I'd put them both in front but one at each end works.
I'll experiment and see what I come up with, then.
> not pure LEGO 9v. You would have to hack something together using
> cutting or whatever.
Aggh! No!!!
Looks like I'll be putting a motor there, then. I'll hafta see if there
should be two at the front, too.
> Check out the Trains FAQ, it's in the header of the group, it may or may
> not have useful stuff for you.
Yeah, tried that -- no answers to this question, but definitely some
interesting info. Thanks.
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Matthew Miller mattdm@mattdm.org <http://www.mattdm.org/>
Boston University Linux ------> <http://linux.bu.edu/>
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