N scale locomotives are powered by DC motors which accept a maximum of 12 V DC. In traditional DC control, the speed of the train is determined by the amount of voltage supplied to the rails. The direction of the train is determined by the polarity of the power to the rails.
Whether you purchase a horse for $500.00 or $5,000.00 one thing will remain true: if you keep your horse for many years you will ultimately spend far more for his living expenses than you laid out for the purchase price. Let's start breaking down the costs of horse ownership:
In addition to the initial purchase, there is a laundry list of other costs you as the owner will be responsible for. By year's end, an average owner can expect to pay $60,000 per horse for training, boarding and other expenses [source: Wharton ].Here are a few of those costs: 1  Day Rate: This is the rate owners pay to train, house and feed their horses at the track. The average fee can range from $45 to $120 a day per horse [source: Wharton 2  ]. Owners who race at major tracks can expect to fork over $34,000 a year in training fees [source: theracinggame.com 3  ]. Shoeing: Although horses don't wear high-heeled Jimmy Choos, the cost of keeping a horse in shoes is just as expensive.