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Battery Power
All locos contain an internal set of batteries,
consisting of three 6v 4.5AHr batteries in series, totaling 18v @
4.5AHr. --use these types of batteries-- --found
this reliable 18volt charger--- --charge 6v cells to the max
individually, connect all 3 together, let them level out together, then
use 18 volt charger for there on out--
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A powered unit:
Maybe something for motor wires and lights. |
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MUing Concept
I will be running multiple unit consists, usually of a
pair. Since the newer locomotives tend to draw a lot of current and
are extremely strong pullers, I don't (always) feel the need to have two
fully powered locos in a consist. This decision also takes into
account only having 5 amp receivers (one would be needed for each loco
because of the high power draw) and 4.5 amp batteries, which wouldn't last
too long. I chose to un-motorize the trailing loco units and turn
them into battery cars. If it is an Aristo-Craft unit, I usually
swap out the power bricks for USA Trains un-motorized bricks and mount the
AC power bricks on USA Trains units. This allows all units to run at
the same speed and allows me to created consists of different
manufacturers without them having a tug of war and running down the
batteries faster.
The battery loco will also contain its own lighting and
speaker, which will be connected to the primary loco. --more on the
battery loco--
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A powered unit:
info. |
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