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  Re: New Trains and BBB Wheels? (was: Re: Still more)
 
(...) Yep, I can only dream that the adjusted the gear ratio in the new motors. The current 9v train motors run way to fast, I'd gladdly trade that for a bit more torque. But even at differnt speeds, the BBB wheels have less traction, allowing them (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New Trains and BBB Wheels? (was: Re: Still more)
 
(...) I think the process you're describing is referred to as 'clutching'... ...at straws... ;-) Jason Railton (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New Trains and BBB Wheels? (was: Re: Still more)
 
(...) No idea about the torque, but personally I doubt it could have been improoved (would empty the batteries too fast). The speed of the new trains is more or less the same as now: a Metroliner waggon at full speed of the IR train derailed. (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)

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