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Investment for a home layout?
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:57:16 GMT
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I am using Bluebrick to design an abstract layout at 4.5m x 2.5m to
simulate my home suburb.
What I am trying to decide on is do I invest in the 9v track, use the
current RC track (I have a fair bit thanks to the sets I have bought eg:
7939), or is there likely to be a new track element to be released in
the next 12 months?
Looking at the prices for 9v track, either per unit or in a box, I swear
these are borderline extortion in some cases, RC track has flooded
Bricklink and is cheap as chips.
I have followed a number of threads and sites regarding the use of
copper or tinned copper tape to provide an electrical contact for 9v
motors, the tricky part is finding a supplier locally that stocks it.
Any suggestions?
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Investment for a home layout?
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| (...) Honestly I wouldn't even think about switching 9V if you don't already have a bunch. The IR track is far more versatile (and you can even build your own) balanced by the downside that you have to hide a battery box for power. Save your money (...) (14 years ago, 17-Sep-10, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Investment for a home layout?
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| (...) Whoops... missed that bit. All indications are that LEGO will be using the RC track for a long time and they seem very committed to PFS in trains too and have invited various AFOLs to help out with it. I'd be very surprised if this system (...) (14 years ago, 17-Sep-10, to lugnet.trains)
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