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Re: All plastic track
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains
Date: 
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 21:40:10 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mathew Clayson wrote:
   I’ll second every thing John said above. I’ve already built a couple of small RC train projects. And I can’t wait to hack the new system as well.

I also apluad the idea of cheaper train sets (plastic track), as I already have a ton of curved track and 9v controllers.

And I can’t wait to play with the new LF train edition.

Mat

I’m eager to see it too. Being able to put a remote controlled battery train on the same track as a 9V one sounds like fun. Though not if Jon Reynolds is doing it...

I think best would be an IR start/stop control, so that the train keeps running even when line-of-sight is lost. Although a timeout is probably a good idea for a product aimed at young children, being able to extend it or de-activate it would be a nice touch.

Another thing I’d love to see is an auxiliary 9V output from the motor under remote control. Instead of building lights or a horn into the control unit, have at least one as a separate 9V connector. Then those of us who want to hack the thing can use it for automatic uncouplers, winches, opening doors...?

Jason R



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(...) I'll second every thing John said above. I've already built a couple of small RC train projects. And I can't wait to hack the new system as well. I also apluad the idea of cheaper train sets (plastic track), as I already have a ton of curved (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)

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