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Re: Wire routing
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 21 Jan 2005 02:33:37 GMT
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cjmasi@*nogarbagepleaseSPAMLESS*rcn.com
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> It has been a really long time since I've posted in .trains seeking help! (maybe
> never, I forget) :)
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> So, anyway, here's the sitch. I have a diesel loco I am building. As many of you
> know, I usually don't use baseplates (and since this one needs striping it's not
> an option anyway) so I have a built up floor/frame.
>
> But I want to light it up with a 9V bulb. I am having trouble devising a wire
> routing from the motor into the body that doesn't cause the motor bogie to
> resist turning freely. The issue seems to be that the wire strands are
> horizontal and thus resist horizontal flex more than vertical. Most routings off
> a motor (and I'm constrained because I have a detailed interior with Diesel
> engine and generator set) seem to want to be horizontal...
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> If you've done a wire routing that you think is good and have a pointer to a CAD
> or photo for it, it would be appreciated. I've scanned BrickShelf instructions
> but most of those are either single truck (no help) or two truck with baseplates
> (also no help)...
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> I can figure this out! It's not that. I'm just lazy and would rather put the two
> hours into a different part of the project, so I am seeing if the "internet can
> do my homework for me". :)
Hi Lar,
I usually attach the 2x2 wire plate to the motor, bend the wire down
towards the track and then bend the wire back up towards the cab. The
wire then goes through a 1x2 hole in the floor and to the motor and
lights in the cab. That loop of wire creates enough slack to allow the
train motor to pivot, and so far that wire loop had not caused any
problems while running. I ran these engines for hours at a couple NELUG
shows, so were not just talking about twice around the track (which is a
more typical test run for me:).
Oh, by the way, I did say "motor in the cab". I added motors and
lights to my GP-30 and my SD40-2. The motors turn the fans (four on the
GP and 5 and the SD40-2) and the lights light the cab. The SD40-2
actually has two lights, one for the cab and one for the headlight. No
pictures or movies yet, but maybe once classes settle down I take a few
action shots.
Chris
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