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Reversing Units HO vs G Scale

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Reversing Units HO vs G Scale
Posted by skippygp123 on Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:32 PM

Is there a difference between HO scale and G scale reversing units?  Could you use a HO unit on a G scale track?  If not, why not? 

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Posted by Ray Dunakin on Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:38 PM

I'm no expert, but I think G scale engines generally pull a lot more amps than an HO engine. so a unit designed to operate HO may not be sufficient for G.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by dwbeckett on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:39 AM

As Ray said it may or maynot work, check your power output rating if it's 1 - 2 amps it will work with a small engine such as a Delton Doozy ( singel power truck ) or Porter  ( 0-4-0 ).

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Posted by ttrigg on Monday, December 20, 2010 10:35 PM

Like both Dave and Ray said. It may not have the power requirements. Use it if you desire, just be prepared for all the smoke to excape the circuit board and wires. Be prepared to shut things down FAST!

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Posted by piercedan on Friday, December 31, 2010 11:43 AM
  1. Current is only one issue, most g is over 14 volts and some units go to 24 volts.

The voltages for the smaller scales are 14 volts or less and the electronics are not designed for 24 volts.

Even some G manufacturers are limited to 18 and 21 volts.

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Posted by cacole on Monday, January 3, 2011 10:08 AM

I belong to an HO scale club and have both HO and G scale --

HO auto-reverse modules are designed to operate on 14 to 16 Volts at a max current draw of around 3 Amps.  G scale voltage can be as much as 24 Volts at 10 to 15 Amps, depending on the system you're using.  For G scale, you should use only G scale components or you're likely to burn up the circuit board.

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