Reply to "Can running a heavy train harm motors?"

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Smoke Stack Lightnin posted:
... The consist is 11 diecast 3 bay (large) hoppers. In this scenario I am pulling with the typical vertical dual can motors geared directly to the trucks (diesels), none with drive shafts.
Rich

Yes, but almost certainly not with a consist of this size. Increase the length by 3x-4x and maybe you've got something to worry about.

The amps are a bigger deal, than the volts. Push it over 6 amps and you should be paying attention. Keep the wheels and pickup rollers clean. That is how the power makes it to the motor(s). As for traction tires, the first time I ran the Train of Sin with 75+ beer cars, my UP 80 Coal Turbine tossed all 12 traction tires. It didn't miss a beat; just kept pulling.

As mentioned above, just keep everything lubed.

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