I have been running locos equipped with various types of smoke units. Five volt LGB, Heng Long tank units and USA Trains fan driven units. my battery of choice is the Lithium-Ion type. For my trains I use 14.8 volt batteries. For my trolleys and rail buses I use 12 volt. I have not had any issues with appriciable shortened running time when operating locos with any of the smoke units. Here are some videos of my trains with smoke units installed.
First is an LGB 2090 wiyh a Heng-Long unit; http://youtu.be/dgXTFxogm18
Next is an LGB schoema with a USA unit; http://youtu.be/E2fn7OuV_vM
Lastly, a 2090 with USA unit; http://youtu.be/gRosjkSRxHs
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