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  Re: Funicular conclusion
 
(...) <snip> (...) Well, if you're willing to use 9v track and a regular train motor, I'd observe that there is a power connection on top of the train motor, noramlly used for lights. So even though the train motor is slipping, it can provide (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Funicular conclusion
 
(snip) (...) I'd use a extension cord aproach, instead. It lets you get away with a weird width, and would eliminate using a extra motor as dead ballast weight to pull up and down. I'm now trying to think how to make a real funicular using lego and (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Funicular conclusion
 
(...) Or skip the Lego train motor altogether and use batteries. If you need more control, build in an RCX. /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)

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