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Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 19 Nov 1999 21:43:18 GMT
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johnneal@uswest.net*spamless*
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Bryan Wong wrote:
> Hi,
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> Someone recently mentioned the fact that 9V tracks can only handle a limited
> number of motors/engines (whatever you call them). Also, puting multiple
> motors on the track will result in each motor getting less "juice"
> (current?). Is it true that using multiple motors in one train will result in
> an increase of "power" (be able to pull more), but also a decrease in speed?
Yes, this is my experience. I find that multiple motors help with traction.
Speed, however, hasn't been a concern.
> Second, is there any point in connecting two speed regulators (with two
> transformers) to the same set of tracks?
No, and if you aren't careful, you can damage them.
> Also, what is a "buffer"? I assume it's the black piece where you attach the
> magnet and the coupling to. Most commonly, it's attached directly to the set
> of wheels at a 90 degree angle... Hope I'm correct.
The buffers, specifically, are the round balls on each side of the coupler.
Eurocars use them as fenders presumably. They aren't found in the US.
> Um, that's all for now. Thanks in advance.
HTH,
John
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> Bryan
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| (...) I'm going to disagree with John2 here - there is a time when multiple speed regulators would be handy: If your layout gets to be so large that you're getting a voltage drop on the far side of the layout. The GMLTC is starting to get see (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hi, Someone recently mentioned the fact that 9V tracks can only handle a limited number of motors/engines (whatever you call them). Also, puting multiple motors on the track will result in each motor getting less "juice" (current?). Is it true that (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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