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Posted by Seamonster on Monday, April 28, 2003 8:32 PM
You might want to try using a wall transformer power supply, also called a battery eliminator or AC adapter. You can get them with either AC or DC outputs, with voltages from 1.5 to 24 volts and currents up to 2.5 amps.
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Posted by nfmisso on Monday, April 28, 2003 9:13 AM
Joe;

It depends on the switch machine.

For twin coil types, use low voltage AC, or a capacitive discharge system (which is DC, sort of).

Motor type switch machines (like Tortise) need DC.

Lights can use either AC or DC.

Use a seperate supply for you trains, switches and other accessories. You do not want the lights dimming or the train slowing every time you throw a switch.

Nigel
Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 28, 2003 12:03 AM
Normally, your power-pack should have "accsessory" terminals built right in. This is usually low voltage AC which will work just fine for switches, structure lighting, etc.
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power supply question
Posted by snowey on Sunday, April 27, 2003 3:29 AM
what sort of power supply does everyone reccomend for powering switch machines (controllers), lights, etc.? I'm in N scale.
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