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Title: alternatives to 5 amp booster
Post by: Joe323 on July 04, 2015, 11:39:12 AM
The Staten Island West is growing out of its current power scheme and is in meet of a more robust power supply then the ez command.  Bachmann 5 amp  booster is over  $200 even on ebay. So the owner has decided that it is time to either find something less expensive or replace the entire system.  The owner (me) visited Mosel Railroaders Milwaukee Racine  & Trot and noticed them using MRC Prodigy equipment.  Since the MRC can program CV's and  has 3 amps (I think) right out of the box.  The owner is thinking of going that way but he is open to suggestions including cheaper ways of boosting the  EZ Command.
Title: Re: alternatives to 5 amp booster
Post by: ACY on July 04, 2015, 11:43:43 AM
Some other companies make 5 AMP boosters that can be found online at around $100-$130. **cough** NCE **cough**
These can be adapted to work with your existing Bachmann EZ-Command System.
Title: Re: alternatives to 5 amp booster
Post by: Joe323 on July 04, 2015, 01:02:44 PM
Acy  I sent you a PM
Title: Re: alternatives to 5 amp booster
Post by: Hunt on July 04, 2015, 01:13:11 PM
Before you buy --- Contact the manufacturer of a non-Bachmann power booster for assurance from them their product can be used with the Bachmann E-Z Command Control Center.

New DCC system -  there may be for you better choices than Bachmann  Dynamis (either the basic  or with Pro Box add-on) and MRC DCC products.