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Re: Pulling power of different train systems
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:02:19 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Reinhard “Ben” Beneke wrote:
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8866 is definitely designed for kids and if I remember it right, overspeeding
and derailing was number one factor for play fun when I was a kid. So I
understand, why LEGO designers did it like this to have an appealing product
for kids. Kids usually do not want to have the train running and giving an
interview at same time...
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I myself am happy with a stock of some 60+ 10153 motors and over 100 meters of
9V track. After the demise of 9V trains I can not use these to promote 9V
products to potential new customers. This is bad luck for the LEGO copmpany -
not so much for me.
For my hobby I can accept, that I am a fan of a “dead” system. At least the
Emerald with XXL motor offers a nice add-on to the existing (but now no longer
supported) systems. So I am fine without taking any notice of the 8866 motor,
which offers nothing to me....
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This is an interesting discussion. Keep in mind that the 9v system was also
designed for kids, which is why the motors have so little pulling power.
Like you, I’ve looked at the 8866 and figured it would be of little use to me.
But I figured there might be some niche somewhere that it could fill.
I recently saw Ben Fleskes GS4 (aka 4449) powered by three of these
(here (scroll down), and
here).
Which struck me as a good use of the 8866.
One big advantage I see in the battery train is, if my understanding is correct,
that it offers three additional channels of train control that do not conflict
with the 4 pf channels. And a second advantage is that with the black baseplate
in the battery train, you might have a better chance of hiding the battery in a
4 wide (or nearly 4 wide) hood. That said, like you, I’m probably only going to
dabble in PF trains with most of my stock remaining 9v.
I’d love some third party to make a good 9v power pickup for PF (though I don’t
know if I’d want to spend much over $10 for it).
Benn
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| (...) Hey, Benn- I'll tell you what I'd like to see-- some third party coming in and dropping in beefier motors in the existing train motor. That would be cool. Come to think of it, didn't somebody actually try that? I've heard from those in the (...) (15 years ago, 30-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) Mark, sorriely I have broken down the small rig after the test series, so I have no quick access to a wider testing procedure..... (...) The speed of the Emerald is clearly much lower in comparison to 8866. If you run 8866 at a reduced speed (...) (15 years ago, 28-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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