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Re: Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:02:53 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Peter Abrahamson wrote:
> 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 (carefully) out of the motor unit and use the metal wheels and contacts to
> run the power functions motor. See the link for photos and descriptions.
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> http://www.teamsinister.net/Team_Sinister/LEGO_Train.html
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> Peter
Please, please, PLEASE excuse this neophyte for such a simple question...
I have note been able to even touch my LEGO train in over three years (it's been
in storage) and I just learned about the Emerald Knight. The last time I had
any dealings with LEGO trains the RC stuff was just being brought out.
So, with that said, let me ask my neophyte question.
Why can't a 9v engine unit be attached to the Emerald Knight engine when being
built like the traditional ones? Does it have to do with the drive system on
the pistons and wheels?
Cheers!
Larry
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Message has 3 Replies:
 | | Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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| (...) Well, I haven't opened mine yet, so this isn't for sure, but a 9V motor really doesn't fit with the wheel configuration on the engine without severe changes. It could be put on the tender, although that has 8 wheels, so you'd have to change (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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| (...) Never, never, NEVER apologize for asking a question in this forum, Larry! (URL) We are all here to share information and promote the LEGO train hobby. There's no room for elitism here! <snip> (...) The EN is a push train-- it doesn't come with (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | Re: Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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| (...) We had some luck adding a 9v motor to the tender and pushing the locomotive. We did find that it works best if you remove the internal gearing on the locmotive, though, to help cut down on the friction, thereby making it easier to push. -Elroy (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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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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