Any old power pack will do, just use the AC output like you normally would. ------------------ - gws
Note the "99%" of the time. For example, a Lenz LE230 cannot be programmed in OPS mode on the main by a Digitrax Chief. Some versions of the...
I also have a DCC page, http://trainweb.org/girr/tips/tips5/dcc_tips.html - gws
I run large scale, outdoors. My layout is fully blocked with two radio cab (Aristo TE) and works fine. I added DCC for the gadget value and grew...
Don't replace them unless they are totally non functional. With some care, they old ones will run just as well as the new ones. - gws
You SHOULD lay your track in loose ballast, underlaying wood is NOT necessary, nor even desirable. All newbies should read the tech tips at...
All Aristo diesel engines should run at the same speed, but often they don't. The problems is usually binding within a brick. This can be fixed,...
I use a radio Chief with an NCE PB110 booster. The 8 amp Chief is simply too wimpy for large scale trains. Also the largest Digitrax decoders do...