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Re: New stuff at the Train Depot
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 10 Feb 1999 21:54:03 GMT
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Ben Fleskes writes:
> If you do this, do you open your 9v train motor and disconnect the wires from
> the pickups connected to the metal wheels. This way you could run multiple
> trains on a single track without blocking. Or I guess you could run it on
4.5v
Haven't tried anything as drastic as rewiring a train motor, in fact what I
have it connected to at the moment is a rack and pinion (cog) locomotive which
is driven by a new style Technic motor.
> Any info on how long six AA batteris will run
> the 9v train motor. Yes, I'd guess it has a lot to do with how many cars you
> pull, but are we talking 30 minutes or 6 hours. This makes a big difference
> when planning PNLTC events where our trains run continously for 8 or more
hours a day.
I would guess about 2 hours on Nicads, 6 hours on Alkaline. More or less
depending on load and how long the train stops at stations ;)
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 | | Re: New stuff at the Train Depot
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| As before, Matt has made another great addition to his Lego train_depot. His model with the RCX in the boxcar may be just inspiration I need to buy Mindstorms. I like the idea of an autonomous train running around the tracks. If you do this, do you (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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