LegoSjaak Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Hi trainfans, this time i did not make a 4 meter long Maersk train. This time it is about pulling power... I added an extra motor in each Maersklocomotive. There is a motor on the red and blue connecter of the receiver, so it is easy to switch the direction...just turn the red and blue wheel....... Here some pictures fo the locomotives.. Hopefully my black 1x2 plates arrive soon, so i can keep adding cars to this train...i wonder how long it can get.... I'll keep you informed and will post pictures and a link of a running 4 to 5 meter long train...... Greetz, LegoSjaak Quote
pinioncorp Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 It is possible to fit a switch in the locomotive without any aesthetic changes. It would be considerably easier to control if both motors ran from the same channel, as opposed to having to control both dials on the remote. Quote
LegoSjaak Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 It is possible to fit a switch in the locomotive without any aesthetic changes. It would be considerably easier to control if both motors ran from the same channel, as opposed to having to control both dials on the remote. That is true i read about it in this forum, but that will cost me another Eur 45,- or so... And if you have fresh batteries in your controller, than it is easy to get the speed right... Greetz, LegoSjaak Quote
LegoSjaak Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 It easily pulls this 5.11 meter long train... it will pull even 1.5 or 2 meters more, i guess, because it runs top speed with 5 meters......have a look at my HD video.... Greetz LegoSjaak Quote
kyphur Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I just noticed that you're using all 3 engines in the front of the train. If you put one in the rear then it will help with decoupling of long trains by taking up slack a releiving the stress of the magnetic coupling connections. Quote
DaveBey Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I just noticed that you're using all 3 engines in the front of the train. If you put one in the rear then it will help with decoupling of long trains by taking up slack a releiving the stress of the magnetic coupling connections. I think on the newer buffers with the captive magnets you can use a tile or plate to hold the magenets together. It kind of feels like you're cheating though! Cheers from Claremore, Oklahoma USA! Dave Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I like the look of engines at the front, as opposed to one at the rear. How many cars can you pull without using 1x2 plates? Quote
kyphur Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I think on the newer buffers with the captive magnets you can use a tile or plate to hold the magenets together. It kind of feels like you're cheating though! Yes, you can use 1 x 2 tiles for a secure mechanical connection, if you derail the whole train follows though... I like the look of engines at the front, as opposed to one at the rear. How many cars can you pull without using 1x2 plates? I agree but it's realistic to have a pusher engine (or two) at the tail end for really long trains, maybe it's time to add a foruth Maersk Loco (even if it's not powered) so there's 3 up front for the looks and a pusher. I was able to pull about 10 of the container cars all double loaded before I started having de-coupling issues. Once I started running trains up the incline that number dropped to about 6... Quote
LegoSjaak Posted July 21, 2012 Author Posted July 21, 2012 WOW SIX motors! I'm speechless! The extra motors are only Eur 15,- so it is not thát expensive... Greetz, LegoSjaak Quote
roamingstop Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 I saw some long trains on the line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and sure enough there are often locomotives mid line to help with the inclines etc. Barstow is the major sorting yard... so a Barstow junction would be an ideal station to stop into. Quote
LegoSjaak Posted July 23, 2012 Author Posted July 23, 2012 I saw some long trains on the line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and sure enough there are often locomotives mid line to help with the inclines etc. Barstow is the major sorting yard... so a Barstow junction would be an ideal station to stop into. Switzerland has beautiful trains as well. I was there 1 year ago... i love the Jungfraubahn.... great!!!! Greetz, LegoSjaak Quote
Icosahedron Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Kyphur's right. You really should tack one of the engines at the back so that it doesn't decouple; those little magnets can only hold so much. Edited July 30, 2012 by Icosahedron Quote
kyphur Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Kyphur's right. You really should tack one of the engines at the back so that it doesn't decouple; those little magnets can only hold so much. Thanks for the vote of agreement but if there's one thing I've learned over the years it's that there is always more than 1 "right" way to do most things. This is one of those situations were this applies... Quote
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