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Re: Funicular conclusion
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:25:03 GMT
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> So, in summary:
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> Try using a Lego train motor, not for traction, but to supply power from
> rails to a cogwheel motor in the same or an adjacent car.
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> Jeff
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 water...I'm sure there is a way...
James P
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| (...) <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)
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