Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
Thanks a lot for the info Chuck. Just what I need.
Guy
Modeling CNR in the 50's
Chuck:
Thank you. Good information.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
trwroute I had a bit of a tough time finding a 6 wire COILED cable and, last I checked, NCE doesn't make one.
Here's something to be aware of: The reason NCE doesn't sell a 6-wire coiled cable is because the flat cable is a heavier gauge. Since the Power Cab is also the command station and booster, the track power flows through the 6-wire cable. By using the smaller gauge coiled cable, you could, esepcially if you use a longer cable, run into issues of excess voltage drop or problems with short circuit protection.
Thanks Guy and Dave!
Robert, I left it powered all day, running off and on, and everything works exactly the same as before. I am very pleased. I do understand what you are saying, but I'm not experiencing anything out of the ordinary.
Check out Litchfield Station, they have a coiled cable for the PowerCab with heavier wire. Just look under the Cords and Cable listing.
For those keeping score at home, I have been running trains and using the Digitrax coiled cord for the last several weeks. All I can say is, it works exactly like I had hoped for. I'm not sure why I would need something with heavier wire (?) since I can run two locos MU'ed all day long and everything works like it should.
I couldn't be happer with my purchase!
Chuck,
After more than one year and a half using this cord with the PowerCab, are you still happy with this cord?