08-01-2011, 09:26 AM
I'm beginning to get confused by some of this! but, bottom-line, I need a better transformer to power both old & new locos, as well as the turnout switch.
I just thought I'd clarify that the Athearn transformer is working well now. I've always been able to get a fine range of speed with most of my locos, from a slow crawl to running fast. The only thing that is happening now is that the transformer has to now be cranked up higher. That is, to achieve a moderate speed, it now has to be cranked into the 70s (on the dial).
I took a risk last night and ran some of my old locos (my diecast British Hornby Dublo) that draw a lot of power and again, they ran fine with a good range of speed -- except that the transformer had to be run in the 70s or even 80s.
Meanwhile, I'll still hunt for a better transformer (i.e., MRC Tech 4 280 Dual DC Power Pack 16VA AB116) as suggested. I could do with another one and simply run the Athearn one until it dies.
Rob
I just thought I'd clarify that the Athearn transformer is working well now. I've always been able to get a fine range of speed with most of my locos, from a slow crawl to running fast. The only thing that is happening now is that the transformer has to now be cranked up higher. That is, to achieve a moderate speed, it now has to be cranked into the 70s (on the dial).
I took a risk last night and ran some of my old locos (my diecast British Hornby Dublo) that draw a lot of power and again, they ran fine with a good range of speed -- except that the transformer had to be run in the 70s or even 80s.
Meanwhile, I'll still hunt for a better transformer (i.e., MRC Tech 4 280 Dual DC Power Pack 16VA AB116) as suggested. I could do with another one and simply run the Athearn one until it dies.
Rob
Rob
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