Creating a battery power source for layout

[illyad2]

I have a small extension to my layout that has a series of skyscrapers on it. I want to bring some electricity to the buildings but the layout is to far from electric outlet. I want to create a battery powered power source. Can anyone offer me advice on this project or where I can find such a instrument. TIA.

 

[McLeod]

Get yourself a small circuit board like the one shown in the photo from 'WeHonest' on the bay. You could mount that under the table and supply it with a rechargeable 12 volt DC battery.
You'd also have to grab a connector to fit into the input socket of the board. That's just a 12vdc male plug socket that comes off the battery.
The board is equipped with multiple terminal positions from which you can run wire to individual lights.

That's one solution.

 

[santafewillie]

but the layout is to far from electric outlet.

This assumes that you want to use 120v for a power supply or transformer. Get an extension cord or make your own.

 

[trailrider]

What kind of lights are you using? Incandescent or LED's? If you use incandescent 12-14v bulbs, you can just use a 9v battery or two 4-cell AA holders wired in series. With LED's you need to know what voltage they are and adjust the batteries accordingly.

 

[illyad2]

12v

 

[trailrider]

12v

Nine-volt batteries should give you a reduced light. The 4-cell AA holders wired in series would give you 12v (1.5x4).