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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 (...) (15 years ago, 30-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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Well, I have finally made an attempt at converting my Emerald Knight to run on the 9 volt track. Using the Power Functions as show in the instructions and a non functioning train motor unit I was able to make the engine run. I gutted the motor (...) (15 years ago, 30-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SCLTC holiday show at Nixon Library
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The Southern California LEGO Train Club ((URL) SCLTC>) opened its first ever show at the (URL) Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum> in Yorba Linda, California earlier this month. SCLTC joined the Train Collector Association ((URL) TCA>) in (...) (15 years ago, 29-Nov-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Non-LEGO train question
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(...) You should really get yourself an inexspensive (under $10) digital voltmeter. They are easy to use & handy for many things, like checking for dead batteries or open/broken wires. For your problem, first measure the output of the xformer. If (...) (15 years ago, 29-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
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Hi, all. A CP holiday train made a stop in my town tonight. Here are some low-res pictures - I thought I would share for the benefit for you train folks, and to see if anyone has ever attempted to render it in LEGO! (URL) better reference photos are (...) (15 years ago, 29-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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