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Subject:	Re: Idea for a track power pickup for non motored trains...
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains
Date:	Mon, 9 Feb 2004 14:32:15 GMT
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Dean I'was thinking the same idea this weekend... I'm imagining several possibilities, that are: Motorless box (Ben's solutions).. (too expensive for a passanger car) Metal wheel in standard boggies,what you mentioned.. but we need to work in detail engineering, (maybe this is the most practical solution) Use of patins or brushes over the rail (not very nice) I supposed someone has worked on this before, and can share their experience with us. Best regards. Gustav

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		Re: Idea for a track power pickup for non motored trains...
(...) Consider also conductive paint on plastic wheels. It may not be a good permanent solution but would allow for experimentation before commissioning tooling to create metal wheels. (20 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: Idea for a track power pickup for non motored trains...
(...) This was my plan if I destroy any of my motors. I haven't done this yet though. Also the motor pack is just too large to be able to work into some cars. (...) I have a friends friend that might be able to copy the plastic wheel in a light (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)

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		Re: Idea for a track power pickup for non motored trains...
In lugnet.trains, Dean Husby wrote: <snip> (...) I've tried removing the 9v motor from inside a 9v train motor. Works pretty well. Without the motor inside, it has a lot less friction. I'm currently using this technique to power the rails on my (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)

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