audreyspapaI am using the DC transformer that came with the set, but was wondering if I should try to get a more powerful one.
Also how may feeds from the power supply to the track do you have? With a three times around track design you might want to have 3 sets of wires. One to each part of the "arounds". Nickel silver track is actually a pretty poor conductor of electricity, and extra copper wire 1/3 the way through the loop might do wonders.
N scale locos do not require much power. It may be the speed control on the power pack. MRC has good DC power packs. You can find them on ebay for good prices for used if you know how to shop online. Amazon.com does quite well for new stuff. I buy from both quite often.
Since you know how to use a PC online, do some research.
By the way, if the locos run well around the layout, no big deal. You are running trains.
Even Bachmann sells a DC controller that I see at the trains shows they set up a small layout at. You can find them on ebay. It comes in a white case now. Bachmann shows them at their website. The older ones had a black case. You don't want that one.
I have seen a few people using the white Bachmann controller for small DC powered layouts at trains shows.
Rich
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I have a small Bachman N set and have a built a starter RR. It's a three times around pike on a 30 x 60 table. I am using the DC transformer that came with the set, but was wondering if I should try to get a more powerful one. The one I have doesn't seem to get the train moving until it is half-way or more through the dial. The track is fairly clean, and the wheels. Advice?