New to G gauge, as you may have noticed from my last post.
I've recently set up an oval (11' x 5.4') around the Christmas tree. I am running a 4-6-0 #10 + tender and 4 lighted cars with a '1 amp starter set power supply'. The train doesn't move very fast at WOT. I think the power supply just doesn't have enough amps for this set up. I am considering a 2nd G gauge train for under the tree next year, so that I would be running 2 separate trains (2 tracks). If I did this, would the 'Bridgewerks MS DUAL' be a powerful enough option to run both trains? If so, could I use it on the 1 train this year?
Fell in love with some of the G gauge Christmas trains ;)
thanks,
Michael
Yes, you can use it. It is more than powerful enough. Just be extra careful to avoid short-circuits. With 10 amp output you can weld the wheels to the track.
I've been using Bridgewerks power supplies for many years. I have a 3, 10, 15 amp units. I have derailments on occasion and I have never had a wheel welded to the rail. Every time the circuit breaker has worked as intended. An unprotected 10 amp power supply could cause a problem. Bridgewerks power supplies are well built, and made in America. They are on the upper end of the price scale, but that is all I would buy or recommend.
Chuck
Note added
Depending on your future plans, bigger, better and out doors, if you aren't planning any of those, two 3 amp Bridgewerks power supplies might be more cost effective.
If you have plans for longer trains with multiple engines go for the bigger supply. I have a train that pull 7 amps: engines, USATRAINS F3AB (2amps each) and 6 USAt streamliners with lights (0.5 amps per car).
To answer your question, yes the dual track controller would easily handle your two trains. I just went to the Bridgewerks site and the only Two track supply I could find is rated at 15 amps. Much more than your two planned trains and many more.
Quote from: Chuck N on December 08, 2015, 06:55:25 PM
. . . I just went to the Bridgewerks site and the only Two track supply I could find is rated at 15 amps. . . .
Click Here (http://www.bridgewerks.com/#!ms-dual/c20l3)
From what I could tell, 2 of the 3 amp units were close in price to the 10 amp unit. So, I ordered the 10 amp unit. Hopefully it will arrive soon.
Thank you all for the advice.
Michael