Amish model railroaders? Now there's a subset of the hobby I would never have thought existed. So, what do they call themselves, Am-Track? Seriously though, I marvel at the different ways various branches of the Amish faith are able to adapt some modern technologies to their needs while eschewing others. On my next trip to Strasburg, I should try to learn more from them by asking some respectful questions.
All of which leads back to battery power for our trains. I recently purchased a cordless electric lawnmower which uses a 40 volt lithium-ion battery. I was at first somewhat dismayed when I saw how small the battery was...only about the size of an old fashioned 6 volt lantern battery. But the thing does the lawn all the way around my house. One or two of these with proper voltage regulation could probably power a display layout at a show without have to worry about power drops, or fastening electrical cords to the floor with gaffer tape. They'd be expensive though. Jim Martin ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1:18:12 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: AC vs DC My Amish neighbors use battery power, thru an inverter, to power their trains. One bought a large ( as in BIG ) HO layout last summer and is resetting i in his home. His kids brought engines to PVMR last Christmas and we showed them how to service them. One fellow in Lebanon County, PA has a used forklift battery to power ( specifically ) his LIONEL layout. Probably charged by solar. Jim "chargin' on the Keystone Main" Lyle I
