I have seen a post on converting RC train to Electric. Is it possible to do the reverse? I am hoping, with all different types of chassis in both Electric and RC, there must be a way.
Many thanks!
Al
Hello
Al,
The conversion that most electric train fans might be interested in doing would be the one that
LGB developed several years ago. The electric power to the rails is constant. This means that all the lights never change from bright to dim regardless of the trains speed, direction or stopping. The train's power from the track is always on. The RC controls the engine's throttle. Using the hand held RC control you take however much power you want from the rails. If you want to take more power from the rails for the engine, you open the throttle more and the train goes faster ... less, you start closing the throttle and the train goes slower. If you use the RC control to choose to not take any power from the rails, the engine stops.
It's a great system!
But, that probably wasn't your question. And, since most electric train enthusiasts seem to prefer the Electric over the RC with plastic rails, there may not be much information, or interest, in converting Electric to RC ...
All the best,
Richard
