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Re: How do I power a long track?
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 26 Dec 2004 12:05:55 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Mark Assi wrote:
> > Hello everybody,
> >
> > I have a train track that runs around the perimeter of my son’s bedroom on a
> > platform that extends out from the wall. The problem is that the train seems to
> > really slow down around the opposite end of the track from where the power is
> > connected. What do you guys do to keep a train running smoothly on those large
> > layouts I’ve seen you put up at shows?
> >
> > I’d appreciate any advice you could give.
>
> I agree with the advice John gave, although not completely with the "why"... the
> drop in voltage is, in my view, due to the resistance at each track sections
> abutment with the next.
If that's causing the trouble, there's a couple of things you can do. Clean the
contacts with a pencil eraser to remove dirt, finger oils, and surface
corrosion. Carefully apply a little bit of "contact conditioner", available at
computer and electronic stores. It's probably not good for plastic, so be
gentle.
The hard-core Train fan could get the contacts silver plated, or do it at home,
for not very much money. Silver provides excellent conductivity and resistance
to corrosion at a reasonable price.
Tim (Smith)
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