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In lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, Wayne Sardullo writes:
> I started this project because its a good way to merge multiple technics. The
> Concept to get something of this size around a curved, and/or Switched track • is
> a chore. I looked at some of the technics others have used. For some reason
> everyone went a little overboard with the linkages between the wheels. I found
> by using simple universal joints it not only gave the train the ability to go
> around the curves but even up and down ramps.
>
> The Other Problem
>
> I usually would never modify a lego piece, Those grey hubs from Technic sets
> are perfect size for these Steam Trains. The only problem is that the hub has • a
> 1/64th of an inch lip on the face and the inner part has a 1/4 inch extrusion.
> Making it impossible to use on Switched and Crossing Tracks. Once I have the
> steam train complete and tested on an oval track I will remove those wheels • and
> place each one on a Lathe and remove the Lip and Extrusion. If I take the time
> to really do it right, I should still be able to place them back in on the
> tires if I need the Technic Wheels again.
>
> Power?
>
> How do you drive such a big Steam Engine. I looked at one of the (HO)
> trains that my father had, It shows the power coming from the Coal car. I
> tested it out and it seems to work, You really need two 9v (5300) and lots of
> weight.
>
> I don't have any picts because my camera batteries died on me, DOH! I will be
> posting the picts in the usual place once I get the batteries replaced.
>
> http://www.oswego.edu/~sardullo/lego.html
Wow! Nice. For power, you could use a train motor for the lead truck.
follow-ups to: lugnet.trains
Frank
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