One benefit of S-cab might be using the rails for signal circuits, ala' the prototype.
boB Nicholson ________________________________________________ --- In [email protected], "Michael Eldridge" <meldridge@...> wrote: > > NWSL has a pdf on their website, describing the S-Cab system, which includes > this: > > "We've even designed a new battery power supply (available separately) that > uses a single 3.7V cell to deliver a constant 12VDC, including real-time > battery charging if track power is either sporadically or continuously > available. Convenient battery power in minimum space." > > I couldn't find any more description of this, and it's not listed in their > model list, but it sounds like this would put a small rechargeable battery in > the locomotive. This seems ideal for indoor layouts. All your crossings, > frogs, etc could be un-powered, dirty track is a almost a non-issue, even > reverse loops could have huge gaps at the ends and not need polarity > switching. > > Also, if you are wired for DCC already, you could mix systems with only some > locomotives using S-Cab. > > -Michael Eldridge > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
