Model Rectifier Acquired

[RR_Mel]

My first store bought “transformer” was an MRC Model 500 that I bought in 1963 to run my Bowser Big Boy.  It still works like new and I’ve stuck with MRC ever since.  I think my favorite is the 2500 for its durability; it’s seen a rough life and just keeps going like the Energizer Bunny.

 

I sure hope that the new owner stays with it.  I really like my Prodigy and the majority of my decoders are also MRC and everything works very good.

 

 

 

 

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[wjstix]

Ya, my 1971 "Golden Throttlepack" lasted into the 2000s, and I still use old Tech II and Tech IV units for lights and for breaking in new engines before converting them to DCC. Although I know this makes me a minority here, I really like MRC sound decoders. They're easy to program and their first generation 'blat' airhorns are some of the best around - especially for the price.

[richhotrain]

I have a series of seven MRC Railpower 1360 power packs strung around my layout to power trackside signals, control panels, etc.  Not a one has failed over a 15 year period.

Rich

[AntonioFP45]

Considering how many of our model railroad (and scale model) related manufacturers have disappeared, It's good to read that MRC will continue.

I'll always be grateful for their excellent DC power packs. I bought a Tech II 2500 in the early 80's. It performed very well for nearly 2 decades, until I transitioned to DCC.

[maxman]

Just saw this in the News and Reviews tab.

 

http://mrr.trains.com/news-reviews/new-products/2019/02/model-rectifier-corp-acquired-by-parent-company-of-heartland-hobby-wholesale