Trains on MSN

Can DC and DCC locomotives run on the same layout?

Q: I have several On30 locomotives with Digital Command Control (DCC), but was recently gifted a passenger set that has a direct-current (DC) locomotive. If some DCC locomotives are sitting on the ...
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DIY candle-powered thermal motor: Turn a can into electricity!

Discover how to create a simple thermal motor using an aluminum can and two small DC motors. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates each stage of building a DIY thermal engine that transforms heat ...
Electronic Design

Light Drives Micrometer-Sized Motor and Gear Train

Motors and gear trains with micrometer dimensions and powered by light are fabricated using semiconductor lithography and ...
KAKE

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

The world lost influential people in 2025, and some of their deaths had significant impacts. Pope Francis died in April, ...