DC Controller recommendations?

[Mr. D.]

What are some good DC controller recommendations that are better then the cheapy ones that come with starter kits, but won't break the bank.

HO layout with have 2 separate loops divided into 12 blocks.

Thanks

 

[BRS Hobbies]

What scale is your train track?

Best regards,
Brian

 

[Mr. D.]

What scale is your train track?

Best regards,
Brian

HO

Sorry I forgot that part

 

[BRS Hobbies]

A lot of good DC power packs can be found in the $40 to $60 price range. I recommed either the KATO UNITRACK power pack or the MRC Railpower 1370 which are definitely better than the transformer that comes in entry level starter sets. The next step up from those two would be the MRC Tech 4 series w/ momentum which run around $75.

Best regards,
Brian

 

[Mr. D.]

A lot of good DC power packs can be found in the $40 to $60 price range. I recommed either the KATO UNITRACK power pack or the MRC Railpower 1370. The next step up from those two would be the MRC Tech 4 series w/ momentum which run around $75.

Best regards,
Brian

What is w/ momentum?

 

[Cjcrescent]

It means that you can throw a switch on the power pack, and the train will start out slowly and build up to the speed setting you have on the throttle. It makes for very smooth starts and stops.

 

[Mr. D.]

It means that you can throw a switch on the power pack, and the train will start out slowly and build up to the speed setting you have on the throttle. It makes for very smooth starts and stops.

Ah nice ok, thanks.