I have the same questions about AC-DC as Dan. Right now I run my trains with a flyer AC transformer that runs through a flyer DC rectifier. But I would like a recommendation of a DC power pack that can run several trains at a time. Dave
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Brindell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 8:31 AM Subject: [S-Trains] Questions about DC vs. AC > Awhile ago there was a thread about running Flyer on DC instead of AC. I > don't want to re-start the whole darn thread again, but I do have a couple > of questions. For awhile now I have been thinking about buying a high-end > DC powerpack (such as an MRC 6200 which is really intended for G scale). I > would use it to run not only universal-motor Flyer on DC, but also modern > hi-rail trains that are DC only. > > I thought of this purchase again when I noticed that the S-helper F-7's are > $199 if you buy DC-only, but $299 if you buy AC/DC. So the questions are: > > 1. Has anybody tried running both u-m Flyer and modern DC-only trains on a > DC powerpack of appropriate size? If so, what kind of results did you get? > Any problems/pitfalls? > > 2. What kind of Flyer operating cars and accessories, if any, won't run on > DC? Items equipped with vibrators, such as the cattle yard? Or do > solenoids have problems too? > > Thanks in advance. > > Dan Brindell > > > > S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com > All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
