Here’s a simple way to build two-locomotive trains using LionChief, LionChief Plus 2.0, or Legacy locomotives without a Lionel Cab Remote .
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That's pretty neat.
Although when he demos the FT's saying how they're similar in speed. The that short test run, they depart from one another about 2" to the right of the track joint. When he returns them together, they meet back up about 2" to the left of the track joint.
Seems it might cause motor strain even though they are 'close'
That’s cool. I didn’t know it could do that.
@Rod M. posted:That's pretty neat.
Although when he demos the FT's saying how they're similar in speed. The that short test run, they depart from one another about 2" to the right of the track joint. When he returns them together, they meet back up about 2" to the left of the track joint.
Seems it might cause motor strain even though they are 'close'
The two LionChief locomotives I used were pretty much identical. I tested many more locomotives than shown in the video over a period of about two months. You’re correct that there may be strain. This is what compatibility is paramount especially with LionChief locomotives.
I feel the real take away is that you will not need a base for the other locomotive grades. When connected using Bluetooth locomotives capable of TMCC function as if they were connected to a TMCC base for basic operating in my findings.
@Rod M. posted:Although when he demos the FT's saying how they're similar in speed. The that short test run, they depart from one another about 2" to the right of the track joint. When he returns them together, they meet back up about 2" to the left of the track joint.
Seems it might cause motor strain even though they are 'close'
No, it will not cause motor damage.
All it means is that the "faster" locomotive will pull slightly harder on the train than the "slower" locomotive. It's really not a big deal.
@RixTrack posted:The two LionChief locomotives I used were pretty much identical. I tested many more locomotives than shown in the video over a period of about two months. You’re correct that there may be strain. This is what compatibility is paramount especially with LionChief locomotives.
I feel the real take away is that you will not need a base for the other locomotive grades. When connected using Bluetooth locomotives capable of TMCC function as if they were connected to a TMCC base for basic operating in my findings.
I wasn't trying to take anything away from your discovery, it's really cool!
I'll be checking out of pair of 0-8-0 lionchief engines, see how close they are. And I bet you are right about TMCC.
I've only got one legacy and one LC+ 2.0, so not sure how they'd work, I never ran my legacy in Bluetooth, I'll have to check this out.
Most Legacy locos, and some of the latest LionChief Plus 2.0 steam locos have back-drivable worm gears, which further reduce strain on the motor(s) when used as part of a "lash-up." Back-drivable gears also generally permit smoother starts and less lurching or stuttering at slow speeds.
The LionChief Plus K4s in the poster's video has back-drivable gears. If you are a real fan of double-heading, especially mixed consists, it's worthwhile to find and use locos with this feature.
