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9 volt battery charger?

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9 volt battery charger?
Posted by mickey4479 on Sunday, January 21, 2007 11:16 PM
I have a couple of nine volt batteries (Sears) that I want to charge up so I can have them ready for a train show in a couple of weeks when I try to sell a couple of MTH locos.  I have not used the locos in about a year or so.  I have shopped and found a couple around 25 to 30 dollars.  Any advice on where I can get a less expensive charger?  Thanks.
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Posted by fifedog on Monday, January 22, 2007 7:48 AM
Try RADIO SHACK #23-437.
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Posted by phillyreading on Monday, January 22, 2007 8:12 AM

If you are charging MTH's batteries for the DCS system I recommend getting the MTH charger from your hobby shop, not shure what the voltage is for MTH's batteries.

The only other way to charge the MTH batteries that I have heard of is to let the engine sit on the track for about 7 to 8 hours with 3/4 power applied.  To me a small battery charger uses less electric and is safer than the track method.

Lee F.

Interested in southest Pennsylvania railroads; Reading & Northern, Reading Company, Reading Lines, Philadelphia & Reading.
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Posted by mickey4479 on Monday, January 22, 2007 10:36 AM
Thanks for the info.

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