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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Train 284</i> <br /><br />An engine that runs on batteries or live steam. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br /> <br />Not exactly! An engine that runs on batteries probably has a R/C receiver --which is electronic---somewhere. A Live steamer, if R/C controlled---has electronics. <br /> <br />So, to clarify, I think the best advice is to say "You can run in the rain if....." <br /> <br />a) all electronics in the train are completely sealed from weather <br /> <br />b) all power packs and related train controls are stored in a dry area, preferably using the famous LGB "signal man" method---controller outdoors and transformer indoors. Aristo Craft also makes such a setup, I think Bridgeworks does also. <br /> <br />c) the rain is not a heavy down-pour <br /> <br />d) you are wearing proper feet protection : ^ ) <br /> <br />e) there is no chance of lightning striking your pike <br /> <br />any more suggestions? <br /> <br />Cheers, <br /> <br />Thomas M.
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