Ho tranformer

[johnv6]

I'm looking for a good powersupply to run a layout that is not to expensive??
something that can run 1 or 5 lines.
Thanks
John

[T-Man]

I always thought MRC was good for HO. I have a dual control 2800. Used ones are found on ebay. I presume non DCC. I bought mine in the eighties. They went for 70 new and are about 30 now. Everyone is upgrading to DCC. So deals may be out there. If you wait long enough on craigslists, a whole layout may be for sale.

[ntrainlover]

Try local yard sales to because I got an MRC from a yardsale in a box of junk for a good price. It is in good condition and works exlently. You might ge lucky.

[johnv6]

I have a Mcr Train power 6200 60va. Is this to big for Ho??? I used this for my g-scale trains. I'm not sure I do not have the paper work.

[T-Man]

Yes you have plenty of power. This is for a large layout.Compare it to a tech 4 at 7va. This is alink to the manual.
http://www.modelrec.com/search/product-view.asp?ID=1262
With 5 conrollers you could power a large layout with 5 blocks. I'd stick with mode 2 for your Ho engines.

[johnv6]

Can You explaine blocks? I never ran more than one train off of one transformer.
Thanks
John

[T-Man]

Block ,is an isolated section of track. Five loops can be 5 blocks and insulated at the connectingswitches from each other. You travel from block to block.
http://www.thortrains.net/
A layout can get complicated quickly. I just have a test track. Read up, this is a great site and will save me a bunch of typing. This site has some layouts you can look at. Enjoy

[johnv6]

Thanks for the help.
any more info, or tips feel free to let me know.
Thanks
John

[AyTrane]

I have an old MRC Tech II and a newer Tech 4. I like them both very much. My Tech 4 can handle four engines easy, the Tech II is setup on it's own single track. I have been thinking of going to DCC, but right now I don't think I will, maybe when I go to a bigger layout.