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Just wondering how many of you apply stickers that come with any given train model? Stickers limit rebuilding usefulness of a brick once it is sticker-branded. Then there is that something special about a clean generic brick and creative possibilities that it presents. Thoughts? ig

Multitude of reasons to stay away from NiMh batteries, one of which is that they typically lose some charge overnight unless you leave them on a charger until very moment you would use them. Their real capacity also rarely reaches the advertised capacity. I've been using these type of batteries in other RC and photo applications for years, and LiPo alternatives are always far more desirable in all mentioned respects. I guess my question about generic Lipos would make more sense if related to a generic locomotive (home-built) that might not be able to accommodate the new PF battery box or the PF rechargeable battery pack. I have quite a few PF bits and pieces on order, so I plan on experimenting and hopefully have something to report back soon. Thanks for your reply! ig

I apologize if these were already discussed previously, I'm fairly new to LEGO trains (sensing addiction in making) and have new 7898 set on the way. My questions are: 1. Can 7898 green locomotive be controlled with a new PF remote (8879)? 2. Can the same loco be upgraded to use new rechargeable battery box (8878)? I guess will the battery fit without getting new base plate? 3. Having a long experience with Radio Control hobby, has anyone successfully wired on of PF trains with regular Lipo 2-cell packs? For price of about $80 you can get a fairly large capacity LiPo 2-cell pack with capacities in excess of 5000mAh. The only tricky part would be to rig up some sort of LiPo saver that would prevent battery from over-discharging (<3v per cell) and therefore damaging the pack (I suspect this is integrated into LEGO rechargeable battery pack, therefor one of the reasons for higher price). Naturally this type of arrangement would not be kid-friendly. Thanks ig