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Re: 12V compatible with 9V
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 14 Apr 1999 12:04:24 GMT
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lpien@iwantnospam.ctp.comSPAMCAKE
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Hugo Matre wrote:
> Thank you for your promt answer!
>
> What is a step-up/step-down transformer?
Changes 110 V to 220 or vice versa. Allows you to use a speed
controller/trafo on mains that don't match what it was made for. For
instance I would need a step up if I got something from the continent
(and a plug adaptor) because US mains voltage is 110.
> I am also planning to build some cars with the 12V set and using them on the
> 9V set. I guess I can combine the couplers and wheels from 12V and 9V sets?
12V and 9V are 100% compatible in gauge and coupler operation. Older
couplers (12V) have uncoupling levers and newer ones (new 9V, not sure
about really old 9V) don't (sigh). But they mate just fine...
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| Just in case no one mentioned it. If you put your 12V train on a 9V track the train is not going to go anywhere; well, not untill it is hit by another train that is! While Ben has posted a way to make 9V motors run on 12V track (URL) my knowledge no (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12V compatible with 9V
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| (...) Thank you for your promt answer! What is a step-up/step-down transformer? I am getting the transformer and tracks, but I guess I will use it on the 9V track as I have more tracks for 9V. I think I will try to use the light posts from the 12V (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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