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Title: Turn out set up
Post by: bfsanders3 on March 06, 2018, 10:47:31 AM
I have a new set. In trying to activate an analog turn out, one end of the red wire attached to the turn out controller requires an additional ac or dc power supply. What is this and how do I activate it?
Title: Re: Turn out set up
Post by: Flare on March 06, 2018, 12:34:59 PM
Traditional controllers have AC accessory terminals, but Bachmann has omitted them from their recent controllers for some reason.

A used cheapo controller will work, or you can use a 12v-16v 'wall wart' power supply for your turnouts.
Title: Re: Turn out set up
Post by: bbmiroku on March 06, 2018, 09:26:20 PM
Go to your local flea market.  One of the tool guy should be able to point you in the right direction.  Or if you're lucky, there's a train guy (mine has one).