The Polar Express should run OK on conventional AC. Based of the Southern Berkshire I tested (using an MTH Z1000) it will run sooo much better using the FlyerChief controller.
Rusty
The one thing I noticed with FlyerChief locomotives in conventional mode is it seems to take a lot of throttle to get them moving. When I tried my PE the first time in conventional mode I thought it was defective because I went at least to half throttle and it did not move. I chalked it up to having a bad engine but figured I would always use the FlyerChief anyway. It was not til I received my GP that I found how much throttle or how long it took to respond, after that I tried the PE Berk and the NKP Berk and found both to work fine.
Ray
New and improved layout with 5 car Polar Express train. Used a Lionel fastrack plan, took a bit of massaging , some good ol' J J Cale, and 3 trips to Fred's to git 'er dun. Im not one for switches,this train I like to just run. As far as conventional transformer power, i just like options. Variety is the spice of life.
Stretching fittings with special tool.
Test run, only 3 pieces left over.
Under steam
about 13' x 5' with a bit of room to expand.
Having a ball with this .
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That is a great track plan for not to big of an area, you get a lot on running on a temporary layout.
Ray
Updated line at night
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Having a ball with this .
MAGNOLIA, You sweet thing, you’re drivin’ me mad, got to get home to you babe, you’re the best I ever had.
Yeah, thanks!
Bill in FtL
