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Re: How do I power a long track?
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 28 Dec 2004 05:59:46 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Patrick S. O'Donnell 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?
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> > I’d appreciate any advice you could give.
> > Thanks,
> > Mark
> >
> > P.S. The email LUGNET keeps putting my name in these posts is bogus. I have no
> > idea where it is getting it, as it is not what is in my profile. Anyway, I'll
> > check the forum for any responses.
>
> Hello,
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> Just something I thought of that may be worth bringing up as trouble shooting
> your problem would be making sure that your layout around the perimeter of your
> son's room is level all around. Sure it sounds like a power issue in the far
> reaches of the loop. Perhaps coincidently that end may be a bit higher in
> elevation.
>
> -Patrick
Good thought, Patrick. Thanks.
I didn't build the framework that the track rides on--it was in the house when I
bought it, so I didn't think to check how level it was.
Mark
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