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Re: How do I power a long track?
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:13:27 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
> John Gerlach wrote:
> > In lugnet.trains, Mark Assi wrote: • [SNIP]
> 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?
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> Thanks,
> Chris
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 myself have made up huger layouts for my 3 nephews now and then. That have
been layouts with more than 4 connected loops and each of those had its own
controller. But of course the kids operated the points and so shortcuts happend
all while long, because tracks with trains running in opposite directions where
connected. The trains stopped or slowed down, but never ever any part of
equipment got damaged.
Leg Godt!
Ben
P.s.: instead of paying lots of $$ for a controller cable one could easiely
solder the wires at some places around the loop to the track. (beware of purity
alarm ;-))
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