--- knockbill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I decided to leave the DC motor in the engine, & wire an original > flyer reverse unit in the tender to switch polarity to the motor thru > > a bridge rectifier, to reverse directions. I have the motor only > running DC, & the smoke unit, lights, and reverse unit coil is > AC. Has anyone else done this? Any comments, or future problems to > look for?
I did this with a 332DC and it ran great, (until it plunged off the table onto the concrete floor.) One difference was that it would not stop in isolated track sections powered by a lockout eliminator or a 10 watt resistor. It just blew right by the red semaphore signals or the talking station. Smashed right into the cow on the track too. It didn't hardly even slow down! Apparently the DC motor uses much less current to get the job done and the 10 watt resistor doesn't block enough current to make a difference. I eventually converted my 332dc to full ac by installing a large motor. It still doesn't run as good as it did though. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
