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Any average ability modeller can install batteries and radio control but if you have a rather expensive locomotive it does take a certain amount of courage to pull it apart to do this. Perhaps it would be a good idea to start with a second hand engine that has seen better days so as to gain some confidence in the surgery that may be necessary. I use conventional rc in electrical driven locos substituting a speed and direction controller in place of the conventional servo motor, these are very compact and in the smallest of engines you should be able to find space for them. Batteries are an emotive issue personally I use NiMh which for their capacity are very compact and do not suffer quite so badly from the memory problems that plague NiCds, they are a little more sensitive in their charging requirements. You can now obtain AA size batteries with a capacity of 3AHs which will give you 3hrs running with a 1amp motor, if your loco has a motor that takes 1amp it should be ample large enough to hold a receiver, speed controller and say ten AA NiMh batteries. New boys on the block are lithium batteries for their size these are truly awsome in power output but on the downside are rather sensitive in how they are charged. R.C.S do a very nice rc set up a little pricey but very compact and a doddle to install. I hope this helps a little but with a little common sense and a few $ there is no reason why you should not install your own rc and battery system. If I can help any further you only have to ask, best wishes Brian Goring
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