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Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:43:49 GMT
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Larry Simpson wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Peter Abrahamson wrote:
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> 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?
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 the wheel configuration there - contrast
for example with 7750, where the tender is built around the motor - or
make the tender perhaps longer for it to look sensible.
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| (...) Basically, a 9V train motor doesn't fit this engine very well, in terms of both the motor's size and look. I've thought about using a 9V motor, too, and personally I'd use it as one of the trucks on a passenger car, as close to the engine as (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) 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 (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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