Re: Train motors comparison

In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
> In lugnet.announce, Philippe Hurbain wrote:
>> The 9V, RC and Power Functions train motors compete around a track under
>> close scrutiny of an on-board NXT...
>> 
>> Complete test results [<http://www.philohome.com/ttrain/ttrain.htm here>].
> 
> Okay, this is awesome work, Philippe, to see the comparison of the new PF
> motor vs the 9 volt motor. As an eight wider, I always lamented the
> underpowered 9 volt motor in its attempts to pull heavy, 8 wide consists. But
> it wasn't such an issue because one could always just add more motors. There
> certainly were, however, diminished returns in terms of track voltage. We at
> the TCLTC used souped up speed controllers, but that still didn't solve the
> problem of overheated, over-worked 9 volt motors.
> 
> Though I would never switch to the new track, I would consider retooling with
> these superior motors.
> 
> I haven't even checked to see if these are available yet on US SAH.
> 
> In any event, thanks for posting!
> 
> [JOHN]

Ditto, except 6 wide.

Thanks, Phillipe.

Ed