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Hi, I am essentially new to model trains (my family had a 4x8 HO scale when I was a kid -- I am 39 now). I have two young boys (3 and 5) and I decided to get them (and myself, I'll be honest) a train set. I have an MTH O-scale starter set coming, along with some extra RealTrax. I have been building a 4x7 table and playing with layout ideas while I wait for the set to arrive -- I haven't been this excited about Christmas in a long time. Anyway, the set comes with a Z1000 transformer. Is there any kind of built-in speed governor? I will be setting up a continuous loop track (sort of a doubled-over figure 8 with some short sidings) and would like the boys to be able to work the transformer without risk of sending the train off onto the brick floor. I want to keep the speed down. Since the Z1000 appears to have a knob throttle, I suppose the keep-it-simple solution would be to loop a wire or string around the handle and fasten the other end at an appropriate spot on the table so that the knob can rotated only so far. Assuming no built-in governor on the transformer, what other techniques can be used? Thank you for any advice. Getzen
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