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Re: 12V compatible with 9V
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 13 Apr 1999 19:40:00 GMT
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Yes, it is. The 12V guage is the same as the 9V and even the motors are
the same size, so you shouldn't have any problems running the 7745 on 9V
track with a 9V motor. But, if you are getting 12V track with the
train, try running the train on 12V track (and get a step-up/step-down
transformer if you're using the 220V-12V 7864 transformer). I prefer
the 12V system because it has really neat accessories like remote stop
signals and remote switch tracks. It's also think 12V track is more
"Lego" because each rail and sleeper has to be snapped together and it's
all plastic except for the center conducting rail. Having said that,
there are a few frustrations with the 12V system. When you first run a
train, it will take a while to clean the conducting tracks and pickups
on the 12V motor. I have found that setting the transformer on full
speed and just putting the motor on the rails, helping it along when it
stalls, will clean the track after about 5 minutes. It's time well
spent though, because if you have the remote controlled accessories you
won't be spending time running around the layout switching points and
stopping trains by hand :)
--
Thomas Main
main@appstate.edu
Hugo Matre wrote:
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> Hello Group!
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> I have been offered to buy a 1986 train set #7745. I have a 9V set to day. Is
> it possible to use the 12V set on the 9V track with the 9V engine.?
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> Regards
> Hugo Matre
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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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| Hello Group! I have been offered to buy a 1986 train set #7745. I have a 9V set to day. Is it possible to use the 12V set on the 9V track with the 9V engine.? Regards Hugo Matre (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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