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need to understand loco motor and drive wheel combos

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Posted by Eric97123 on Friday, August 20, 2010 5:40 PM

I think your questions might be better answered in the model railroader forum. 

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need to understand loco motor and drive wheel combos
Posted by costarica on Friday, August 20, 2010 4:32 PM

 I am new to this and need an explanation of motor types and drive wheel combination applications.  Such as for pulling cars up 4% grades. Please recommend best drive units for diesel and steam locos.  In addition, I am presently using a standard dc transformer.  Is this sufficient?  I am only running one train, and I know my loco is old and not strong.  - Thank you  for any and all information  - Charles

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