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#1
Large / Re: Battery to track power on Big Hauler
November 30, 2015, 04:11:13 PM
I kinda thought this would prove problematic.  Locos are generally available at reasonable cost.  If it was just tinkering with some wheels, pickups, etc....but sounds like wholesale changes...better to get a more recent version.

Hey, thanks for the insights!

#2
Large / Battery to track power on Big Hauler
November 30, 2015, 12:35:30 PM
Probably answered this before, but no luck with Search function on site.  I'm about to take ownership of a Big Hauler set got on ebay; 'new' but no box.  Appears this is a battery powered unit.  I've seen some dribs and drabs of info re converting to track power, including complaints that without the batteries, the engine is so light it almost flies off the track.  Adding weight shouldn't be problem.  What I'm concerned about is whether this type engine can be track powered (LGB power supply)?