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Re: How do I power a long track?
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Sun, 26 Dec 2004 18:25:50 GMT
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John Gerlach wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Mark Assi wrote:
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> > 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.
> > Thanks,
> > Mark
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>
> The GMLTC has this problem in our 'small' (approximately 100 feet of track)
> loop, because our larger 8-wide trains are heavy and we really work the motors
> hard.
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> Our solution? Add another speed regulator! We put one at each end of the
> dogbone, and it works just great. Since it's a DC system, adding more power
> inputs won't cause you problems.
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> Have you posted pictures of the train? I'd love to see how it looks in your
> son's room.
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> JohnG, GMLTC
John,
Two controlers on the same track? In the past, people have always
said that two controlers on the same track was a bad idea. The
explanation that was put forward was that the controler that was running
at a slightly lower voltage would overheat. From your experience, this
isn't a problem?
Thanks,
Chris
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| (...) [SNIP] (...) Hi Chris, we have used even more than 3 controllers on one long loop at FGLTC shows. The controllers have not even been put to the same speed level. No problems occured, since the LEGO equipment is really sturdy and kid proof. I (...) (20 years ago, 27-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) The GMLTC has this problem in our 'small' (approximately 100 feet of track) loop, because our larger 8-wide trains are heavy and we really work the motors hard. Our solution? Add another speed regulator! We put one at each end of the dogbone, (...) (20 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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