Answers.Body: <p>In short, yes it's perfectly safe to run your old 9v motors from your Power Functions battery box.</p>
  <p><a href="http://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm" rel="noreferrer">This excellent online reference</a> has a lot of information on various LEGO motors. Both the old 9v train motor and the Power Functions train motor are listed.</p>
  <p>The information on the site shows that the characteristics of the two motors are very similar with the old 9v motor drawing 0.38A @ 9V and the Power Functions motor drawing 0.38A @ 9V.</p>
  <p>The old 9v motor does draw slightly more current, (0.40A), @ 4.5V compared to 0.36A @ 4.5V for the PF motor, but this difference is negligible and will not translate into any damage to your motor or battery box.</p>
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  <p>Also there is <a href="http://powerfunctions.lego.com/en-us/faq/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer">official confirmation from LEGO</a> via their Power Functions FAQ</p>
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  <p>Can I use Power Functions elements with my old 9V elements?</p>
  <p>Yes, with 8886 Power Functions Extension Wire or 8871 Power Functions Extension Wire 20” you can use most of the 9V elements with Power Functions.</p>
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Answers.Text: Nothing like an official quote from LEGO, I just can't help wondering why they say "most" of the 9V elements.
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Body: <p>I am currently making the switch to Power Functions with my Lego Train collection and am wondering if I can power the old 9v motors that I used with the metal rails, with a battery box from the power functions line? I tested it and it does run but I'm concerned that it may burn out or not be safe... Any advice?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: As a rule of thumb, "I tested it and it does run" is a pretty sure bet if's safe as well. LEGO wouldn't release electrical stuff that could be used in a wrong way by kids.
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Title: Can 10153 9V train motor be powered by the Power Functions Battery pack?
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ThreadText: # Can 10153 9V train motor be powered by the Power Functions Battery pack?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2012-07-30)
  
  I am currently making the switch to Power Functions with my Lego Train collection and am wondering if I can power the old 9v motors that I used with the metal rails, with a battery box from the power functions line? I tested it and it does run but I'm concerned that it may burn out or not be safe... Any advice?
  
  **Tags:** power-functions, compatibility, 9v, motor, battery
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: As a rule of thumb, "I tested it and it does run" is a pretty sure bet if's safe as well. LEGO wouldn't release electrical stuff that could be used in a wrong way by kids.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2012-07-30. Score: 8
  
  In short, yes it's perfectly safe to run your old 9v motors from your Power Functions battery box.
  
  [This excellent online reference](http://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm) has a lot of information on various LEGO motors. Both the old 9v train motor and the Power Functions train motor are listed.
  
  The information on the site shows that the characteristics of the two motors are very similar with the old 9v motor drawing 0.38A @ 9V and the Power Functions motor drawing 0.38A @ 9V.
  
  The old 9v motor does draw slightly more current, (0.40A), @ 4.5V compared to 0.36A @ 4.5V for the PF motor, but this difference is negligible and will not translate into any damage to your motor or battery box.
  
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  Also there is [official confirmation from LEGO](http://powerfunctions.lego.com/en-us/faq/default.aspx) via their Power Functions FAQ
  
  > Can I use Power Functions elements with my old 9V elements?
  >
  > Yes, with 8886 Power Functions Extension Wire or 8871 Power Functions Extension Wire 20” you can use most of the 9V elements with Power Functions.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Nothing like an official quote from LEGO, I just can't help wondering why they say "most" of the 9V elements.  
  > **username_2**: @Joubarc - Yes I wondered that myself! Maybe the subject for another LEGO Answers question :-)  
  > **username_3**: @Joubarc see https://bricks.stackexchange.com/a/9607/6551  
  
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