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paul_merton
Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 19
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject: Maximum track length |
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Is there a practical maximum track length for the current range of T gauge trains?
I was wondering whether the increased resistance of 10+ metres of track would slows things down noticeably. Maybe I'm worrying about nothing - either way, I figured someone here would know the answer :) |
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B 67
Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Not necessarily. Does anyone actually have 10m of track yet?
I don't see it being a problem. Extra power feeds may help, but once the flex track is available, a metre of rail won't have joins every 60mm. So that should make it easier too. _________________ Darren,
Stratford,
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David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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I'll need to do some research on the conductivity of 40 thou steel, as compared to nickel--I imagine the steel ought to be better. And the joiners are gold-plated, so they should not contribute much resistance. _________________ —David
http://www.t-gauge.net/
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