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Re: 4553
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Sat, 13 Feb 1999 05:14:31 GMT
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KEILERS@USWESTantispam.NET
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Thanks for the insight. Just dreaming for future Lego creations. Maybe some
person will come up with the motorization schematic? I have a wish that 9v
would have more to offer. I was sort of disappointed in the recent
catalogue.
Kurt
:-)
Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> Kurt Eilers wrote:
> >
> > Any one know if this set, 4553 is a European only set?
>
> Most of us believe this set will be generally available in all countries
> that sell the 9V train line. S@H is not yet taking orders for it, last
> time I checked
>
> > Is it 9 volt or
> > just "push" powered? Take a look at the picture if you haven't yet
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> One place to see the picture is:
> http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=4553
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> TLG tends to put the 9V label on things that have 9V track in them, or
> that are powered.
> We train fans categorize something as 9V if it is from the 9V era.
>
> I think your question is quite interesting. If this unit is powered
> (presumably to make the brushes spin) it would be the first 9V powered
> accessory, I believe. So far all 9V items have been unpowered, or have
> actually be locomotives or power cars. Never accessories.
>
> One argument against it being powered is the way the brushes are
> mounted. This set appears to use the same brush mountings that sets such
> as gas n wash express (http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6397)
> used. These mountings make it difficult to transmit power into the
> brushes.
>
> Another argument is the way the carriages that hold the brushes are.
> This set would require two micromotors to motorize it, as there is no
> clearance for under-rail power transmission via shaft, nor would the
> carriages allow easy power transmission without a sliding bushing.
>
> So I'd say no.
>
> However, turning this into a powered model cleanly would be an extremely
> fascinating exercise for the Technic literate among us.
>
> ++Lar
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