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I'm almost sold on the advantages of running Al track and battery power, thanks to Marty and many others.
Now I'm trying to figure out what batteries and RC system to use. I know the info is out there somewhere, but I've spent the last hour looking at old posts and don't feel like I know much more than I did when I started.
Sooo... I will be running sparky - mostly short trains, on some grades (up to ~2.5%) I figure if I want to occasionally run smoke I'll probably switch the engine temporarily over to track power. Mostly Shays, Climaxes, Connies, Annies.
Do you have suggestions? Do you build your own packs? I have some electronics experience, so if I have a drawing, I will hopefully be able to work it out.
Thanks for your help!
Matt
Now I'm trying to figure out what batteries and RC system to use. I know the info is out there somewhere, but I've spent the last hour looking at old posts and don't feel like I know much more than I did when I started.
Sooo... I will be running sparky - mostly short trains, on some grades (up to ~2.5%) I figure if I want to occasionally run smoke I'll probably switch the engine temporarily over to track power. Mostly Shays, Climaxes, Connies, Annies.
Do you have suggestions? Do you build your own packs? I have some electronics experience, so if I have a drawing, I will hopefully be able to work it out.
Thanks for your help!
Matt