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That power pack is 20 va total... (DC and the AC output).
Notice the list of scales supported, HO, N, Z....
Do not use it.
Greg
Notice the list of scales supported, HO, N, Z....
Do not use it.
Greg
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Honestly:
waste of money... will work with one small loco, you will be disappointed later.
If you have the money to throw away, more power to you.
Your local shop did you a disservice.
(I'm very sensitive to dealers giving a bum steer to people new to the hobby)
Greg
waste of money... will work with one small loco, you will be disappointed later.
If you have the money to throw away, more power to you.
Your local shop did you a disservice.
(I'm very sensitive to dealers giving a bum steer to people new to the hobby)
Greg
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Unfortunately, there is a big gap between 1 amp units and 5-10 amp units.
The cheapest way is to find an old Aristo 10 or 15 amp throttle, and pair it up with an inexpensive power supply.
What I use is a lot more expensive, the MRC Power G, very nice, rugged, but expensive.
Greg
The cheapest way is to find an old Aristo 10 or 15 amp throttle, and pair it up with an inexpensive power supply.
What I use is a lot more expensive, the MRC Power G, very nice, rugged, but expensive.
Greg
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read this page:
elmassian.com
you will see that the USAT power supply does not have a good track record, many people have had to have theirs repaired, so I cannot recommend it.
I can completely recommend anything from G Scale Graphics, good value and good quality.
Greg
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you will see that the USAT power supply does not have a good track record, many people have had to have theirs repaired, so I cannot recommend it.
I can completely recommend anything from G Scale Graphics, good value and good quality.
Greg
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Just trying to save you the anguish of paying money for something that will not do the job.
LGB DC power packs pretty darn expensive for what you get. LGB runs small, low current motors, so a 1 amp supply will run an LGB loco... barely...
Any other loco will exceed this.
So if you want one system running two trains on 2 separate tracks, and they run ok speed (not too fast, not too slow), the G Scale Graphics stuff really is a good choice.
If you don't neeed wireless control:
if you do:
Hope this helps in getting you the best thing for your $$
Greg
LGB DC power packs pretty darn expensive for what you get. LGB runs small, low current motors, so a 1 amp supply will run an LGB loco... barely...
Any other loco will exceed this.
So if you want one system running two trains on 2 separate tracks, and they run ok speed (not too fast, not too slow), the G Scale Graphics stuff really is a good choice.
If you don't neeed wireless control:
No Frills 10 Amp Track Throttle
Custom Vinyl Lettering and Electronics for Garden Railroading
www.gscalegraphics.net
if you do:
TrackSide 7 R/C
Custom Vinyl Lettering and Electronics for Garden Railroading
www.gscalegraphics.net
Hope this helps in getting you the best thing for your $$
Greg
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