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Back to RRds after 50 years

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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:48 PM
Thank you for answering my question. It seems I lost a lot of facts too. Keep Modeling for FUN!
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selector
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Posted by selector on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:57 PM
The variable posts. Your trains are likely analog run by variable voltage Direct Current (or DC), so as you dial up the voltage, your trains will work harder by going faster or hauling up steeper grades. The straight 12v is for any switches or other AC (Alternating Current) devices.
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Back to RRds after 50 years
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:45 PM
On my power pack one side says variable 12v and the other side says 12v.Which side should I use to power the rails? [8D]
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