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Re: Pulling power of different train systems
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:54:17 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Benn Coifman wrote:

   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).

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 know that it is definitely possible.

JOHN



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  Re: Pulling power of different train systems
 
(...) ... (...) 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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