I have added several street lights, buildings and parked cars that all have 16V AC lighting.  I am now tripping the breaker in my transformer and have to unplug it to get the lights back on.  Does Radio Shack or any other place make a 120V AC plug adapter for the wall to a 16V AC wire for my lighting?  I was once told to buy a bunch of old transformers and just use the accessory terminals on them to get the job done.  That just seems like too much extra clutter for my layout.  Looking to streamline the process.  Your advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Brian Foster
Hermitage, PA 16148

Bachmann EMD F9 Diesel drive wheelsets


I have an older Bachmann Chessis System EMD F9 Diesel train that is in need of rear drive geared axels.


The ones that are on it now no longer have the rubber lining around the wheel.  Hence it has no ability to drive forward.  The engine spins its wheels. 

Can someone help me out? 
Looking for a part number and a price.

Thank you.

Brian Foster
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 301-0401

Are there any good websites / links / books that have detailed layouts that fit on 4x8 boards that support two trains running off of two power packs?     I have used the standard long oval inside another long oval, but was wondering how to improve upon that.  I was trying to stay away from the figure 8's.  Maybe something with some switches to other railways or maybe just to dead ends?  Thanks, Brian 

I currently have this layout on a 4x9 using 3 trains. (2 ovals, 1 circle)

The Story of my layout....










And it continues.... to this day with adds and extras.

Part 2:
Sodering track.
I have this layout glued down in a few spots to secure it to the board.
But the conductivity of the rails seems to be weak in a few areas.
Would sodering a few of the joints between the track pieces make a difference? If so, how would someone do that effectively?

Thanks in advance for your time with this inquiry!
Brian
Hermitage, PA 16148

Just getting started on my layout.
Tons of trees and bushes left to add.
I haven't secured any of it down yet
as I keep changing what I want to the
layout to look like when I am done.

Question: 
I wanted to know how to get lights and accessories
running on my layout.

Only one of my power packs has accessory terminals.
I was wondering if an "accessories only" power pack was available.
Or could anyone suggest an economical power
pack that is great with accessories?

I don't have much of a budget this year for my layout.

Thanks,
Brian Foster
Hermitage, PA 16148