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Speed - KumaChan - 01-22-2015
Hi Guys,
I completed my layout. I'll post pictures shortly.
However, one of the issues I noticed is that the trains I have all run at different speeds. I was curious why and perhaps someone can shed some light on it.
The reason I am asking is that my new layout is so long it can accommodate multiple trains. However the fast trains will knock off the slower ones.
The fastest train I have is a used model which runs on a C Cell and has an R1 Engine.
This train is significantly fasters than the brand new train AA trains that I had shipped from Japan. On the the opposite end, the slowest train I have also runs a R1 engine with a C Cell.
Even when I run two brand new trains against each other I notice a difference in speed.
Do they gear each model differently?
Anyone have an insight on the dramatically different speeds from the same engines?
Thanks for everyone's help
RE: Speed - HankAmericanEngine - 01-22-2015
Howdy KumaChan!
To be quite honest, some engines have different gearing based on the type of motor that the locomotive possesses; for example, take the J.N.R. HD300. It has the bulky, black motor like a Plarail Thomas, Percy, Toby, Rosie, or Harvey, so it could be expected to be very noisy and somewhat fast or slow. On the contrary, as Ucwepn and I can both confirm, the HD300's engine is silent and makes the engine somewhat slow; what it lacks in speed it makes up for in brute strength.
Another example is the flat type drive unit that some engines possess; as James now has it in his redesign, his competition is the J.N.R. C57-1. Both motors are somewhat noisy(My C57-1 can be either quiet or noisy on any given day; can't confirm or deny redesigned James) and vary on speed and strength.
The same is said of the bulky C-Cell battery motors; quiet or noisy, fast or slow.
The only engines whose speed is really confirmed are 2-speed motors, or Hi-Power motors, both which practically guarantee high speeds, and great pulling power for the latter.
I hope this helps, partner; don't hesitate to ask any more questions if you need some help!
RE: Speed - Super - 01-22-2015
Try using well used battery's especially rechargeable in the faster trains and new alkaline, not rechargeable in the slower trains. When I do onboard filming for videos I put in a used rechargeable in the filming engine (C size for weight) and I drop weights and another c size battery in a gondola to slow her down even more while filming.
RE: Speed - KumaChan - 01-22-2015
Thanks guys. I will continue to investigate