bachmann ones don't seem to last just burnt up my new one thats only 4 days old :( is it under warranty ?
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Yes, it should be. But ... you'll just get another anemic power pack as a replacement. Why not save the postage and get a small MRC product? If the Bachmann set PP had adequate power, an entry-level MRC PP will work, too. Or pick-up a used quality PP on eBay.
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ok will a mcr run two or locos
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Sure. Three or four modern locomotives should be no problem.
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My consistent, strong MRC recommendations over B'mann power packs aside Matt , have you ever given thought to what you are doing that you keeping burning up power packs? This is not the first time, correct?
yes used one i kill them before only i can think of is running it long? a hole day to much to for bachmann controller ? with a 25 car freight train with 4-8-4 on flat track i did notice the seemed like it not putting out much power my loco seemed too run slower the then the last time i run them with my old controller died
Matt, I am not clear on your whole response, but from what I think I understand, it looks like you are saying you're running trains for the whole day. If this is nontop running, are you there at your layout the whole time to keep an eye on things? If you are not, I would treat it the same way as when something is cooking on the stove-don't leave it unattended while on, bad things can easily result. When you are not present to attend to it, I suggest turning it off.
yes im all way have my eye on my layout the whole time to keep an eye on things running or not i even let my 4 year old niece run my train when shes here she loves trains and know the difference form steam and diesel locos thanks to me ::)
I must say, even if Bachmann Power packs are not the best of the lot, I haven't had an issue, I have twp from around eight years ago that work as well as one from this year that does well. Are you sure you dont have a problem somewhere else?
no i run all my locos on a 9v battery with no problems i have no accessories just two loops of track separated tho