We have a 16 volt, 1 amp transformer and speed controller that came with a Bachmann Big Hauler set. Would this be capable of running an Aristocraft Engine with a pair of Aristocraft passenger cars for 6 hours?
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H Rluke,
You did not say what locomotive you plan to run. It might work for a while, but only if the locomotive had one motor and pulled less than an amp and the track was flat and just a circle like a set. Locomotives with dual motors would be a stretch for sure. If you are going to run a display for 6 hours every day, you will need something more robust. I definntely recommend a better power supply.
Loco Bill
Thanks Loco Bill. The locomotive is an Aristocraft FA with 2 motors. We had a MRC Trainpower 6200 but it just started to act up so I need to find something to use for a train show this weekend. I will bring the Bachmann 1 amp along as a backup.
I was just looking at the power pack that comes with it (AC1601000). It lists the output as 16v AC. I was expecting DC. So is there a rectifier in the speed controller that converts the voltage to DC ?
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Must be one, good luck at the train show!
Bill
The rectifier is in the throttle control. You burn up the motors if you try AC power. ;)
I figured that had to be the case since it came with a DC train set. We actually have 3 of the speed controllers but only one of the odd cables that connect them to the track. They have a 3.5mm plug on one end and some sort of track clip on the other. Does Bachmann sell a replacement cable? If not is there another place to at least buy a cable with the 3.5mm plug. Not even sure what type of plug it is. (stereo?,Mono?, other?)
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