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Title: 0n30 outside?
Post by: Doug on May 05, 2009, 05:54:52 PM
I am new to Bachmann Railroading.
Question
Can a on30 Spectrum DCC-Sound Equipped T-Boiler Two Truck Shay
be used outside for a garden railroad?
Title: Re: 0n30 outside?
Post by: richG on May 05, 2009, 06:02:21 PM
You might consider the ON30 forum, but yes, you can run them outside. Just keep the track clean and watch out for critters. Some people run HO, and O scale outdoors.

Rich
Title: Re: 0n30 outside?
Post by: RAM on May 06, 2009, 12:19:21 AM
You can but it is not made to run out side
Title: Re: 0n30 outside?
Post by: jsmvmd on May 06, 2009, 12:07:03 PM
Anyone try battery power in these critters? Is it practical?

For instance, I found a good article for battery power in O gauge.

Best Wishes,

Jack
Title: Re: 0n30 outside?
Post by: ebtnut on May 06, 2009, 05:08:14 PM
As a rule, there is zero room for any battery that would be big enough to run the loco for more than a couple of minutes.  You could semi-permanently couple a box car to the loco with a decent sized battery inside, but you would have to wire it into the loco. 
Title: Re: 0n30 outside?
Post by: rustyrails on May 06, 2009, 05:21:19 PM
Conventional wiring would not be bothered by the elements, except for squirrels...squirrels ate my trailer wiring.  sheesh.  LGB used to sell a throttle that could stay out in the weather...all the 110 volt wiring was indoors, but the throttle, which only carried track voltage, could be left out.  It looked a little like a bus stop as I recall.  If your spouse is into gardening, outdoor model railroading is a great way to get her involved with the hobby.  Interesting topic little trains in the great outdoors.