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Title: Railpower 1300
Post by: Cody J on March 01, 2010, 04:11:10 PM
A friend of mine gave me a DC power pack today called the Railpower 1300. A couple of questions on this:
1. Who makes it?
2. How powerful is it? (it is only gonna be used for accessories)

Thanks,
Cody
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Pacific Northern on March 01, 2010, 04:21:08 PM
You do not have Google?

http://www.modelrec.com/train-controls/dc-power-railpower.asp

Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Cody J on March 01, 2010, 04:25:25 PM
didn't even think of trying Google, thanks
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Joe323 on March 01, 2010, 04:52:03 PM
The Railpower 1300 is one of the models made by Model Rectifier Corp of Edison, NJ  Personally I am still using 2 MRC dual cab tech 4's (Though I plan to convert to DCC soon).  Interestedly they are still made in the USA a plus.   I Have found MRC power packs to be far superior to the ordinary power usually supplied with train sets.
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Michigan Railfan on March 01, 2010, 04:59:39 PM
trainsrock,
Only using this powerpack for accesories in my opinion, is a waste of a good powerpack. This powerpack gives out alot of power, and is perfect for running more than 1 train at a time. If you're using DCC, then nevermind, but I would suggest getting a less powerful one for accesories, and use this one for running engines. A very good powerpack indeed. :)
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Cody J on March 01, 2010, 05:06:30 PM
Blink 182: I realize that it is a goor powerpack. But it was given to me by a friend for free. I did not buy it. I am using the EZ-Command for running my trains (DCC obviously) and I am gonna use either a Bachmann DC or the Railpower for my accessories.
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Michigan Railfan on March 01, 2010, 07:11:51 PM
Ok, trainsrock. I wasn't sure if you were using DCC or not. I was just saying that the Railpower powerpacks were a very good brand. :)
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Cody J on March 01, 2010, 07:32:23 PM
Okay, and I figured they were since they are made by MRC.
Title: Re: Railpower 1300
Post by: Johnson Bar Jeff on March 02, 2010, 01:35:20 PM
Quote from: Blink_182_Fan on March 01, 2010, 04:59:39 PM
A very good powerpack indeed. :)

Absolutely agree! I've got three of 'em!