Re: DC voltage for conventional HO trains

Thanks. The minimum voltage was also something I had been thinking about but
forgot to ask. I appreciate your help. Mike

"Bob May" <bobmay@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Motors are fairly tolereant of voltage for their power. The motors used
in
model railroading locos are generally rated for 12VDC for their rated rpm
speed. Like lightbulbs and so forth, you can apply higher or lower
voltagee
for particular purposes.
Generally model train motors start tuning at about 2VDC where they just
barely turn and increasing voltage will make them turn faster.

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Mike Lawson <blue734@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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What is the optimal maximum DC voltage to use on an HO locomotive? I've
heard 12VDC and I've been told it can be higher. Thanks, Mike






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