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(...) Very interesting experiment with plenty of variables to consider. It has my mental wheels turning... It would be interesting to see this done with a <https://www.schoolo...T530CAT536 "pull type spring scale"> to measure the force... It would (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Ted, thanks for your feedback. (...) That would in fact have been favourable. My test rig suffered under the effects of friction in the 3 wheels, which lead the wire. I have tried to minimize this by using high diameters. It would also be (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- (...) --snip-- (...) Great video, Ben :) I watched it all the way through which is a bit rare for me. An interesting test would be the new motor with the old ridged tracks (since they are compatible). You may get really high traction. (...) (15 years ago, 25-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The quality of the rubber is definitely a critical factor for friction, but it is not the only factor. I've found with a normal 10020, one motor, pulling a few Santa Fe coaches, the wheels will spin excessively (especially if you have a slight (...) (15 years ago, 27-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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