Have fun with your trains
QUOTE: Originally posted by toenailridgesl I made my own tethered throttle, using a *** Smith 24v.10amp kit (*** Smith is the Oz version of Radio Shack, I think you can order their stuff off the net), hooked up to 25ft of 5-core trailer cable. This is powered by a 24volt 10amp transformer made from a truck battery charger. Gives me 50ft of control area and since the Ridge is only 30ft wide I can get to just about anywhere I want. The throttle cost under $20, the cable under $10. It's been operational for over 5 years without a hickup. Only nuisance is the 25ft of cable at your feet when you're standing at the main centre point.
Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?
Long live Outdoor Model Railroading.
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