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Re: Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:32:44 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Simpson wrote:
> 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?
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
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| (...) Adding it to a passenger car doesn't work very well. The engine is heavy and the internal gearing is being used in reverse, which makes it very hard to push from further back. The 9V motor running at full power can't get enough traction to (...) (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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