How come Plarail engines differ in power, speed, and functionality, even interbrand-name-ably?
It's quite surprising to me how weak and strong some engines are compared to each other.
For example, a new out-of-the-box Plarail Thomas from 2015 can pull only 2 trucks up a slope track without struggle, but a lightly used Plarail Duck pulls 18 up the same track with only very slight slippage. I haven't modded either of them at all except for paint touch-ups.
I know it probably has SOMETHING to do with gearing and motor and the drive unit, but it's still very odd to me how large the gaps are.
It's quite surprising to me how weak and strong some engines are compared to each other.
For example, a new out-of-the-box Plarail Thomas from 2015 can pull only 2 trucks up a slope track without struggle, but a lightly used Plarail Duck pulls 18 up the same track with only very slight slippage. I haven't modded either of them at all except for paint touch-ups.
I know it probably has SOMETHING to do with gearing and motor and the drive unit, but it's still very odd to me how large the gaps are.
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Still haven't painted FFF's Daisy lol sorry my guy (i promise I'll get that airbrush kit soon)