bambitrain
New Member
Hello all
Im new to this forums.
I have two trains, one Athearn and one Rocco (analogic) HO scale.
I'm using a 12 volts ac/dc power source. However, I noticed that the actual voltage is about 20 volts, as measured by a multi tester.
So, now I worry whether this high voltage could damage my trains in the long run. I was told by the LHS owner that HO trains are 12 volts. Would I be shorting the life of the motors??
And... also....
Im planning to adapt a couple of controllers from my AFX Race Set (yes, I also love HO -though not really HO scale- slot cars!!) to my railroad sets.
Has anyone done that? I do not feel attracted to digital controllers for locos. I like it the old way.
But from doing some experiments, it seems that race set controllers only control Amperes, no Volts. Would it be a good idea what Im planning to do? What is your opinion on this.
Thanks again!!
bambitrain
Im new to this forums.
I have two trains, one Athearn and one Rocco (analogic) HO scale.
I'm using a 12 volts ac/dc power source. However, I noticed that the actual voltage is about 20 volts, as measured by a multi tester.
So, now I worry whether this high voltage could damage my trains in the long run. I was told by the LHS owner that HO trains are 12 volts. Would I be shorting the life of the motors??
And... also....
Im planning to adapt a couple of controllers from my AFX Race Set (yes, I also love HO -though not really HO scale- slot cars!!) to my railroad sets.
Has anyone done that? I do not feel attracted to digital controllers for locos. I like it the old way.
But from doing some experiments, it seems that race set controllers only control Amperes, no Volts. Would it be a good idea what Im planning to do? What is your opinion on this.
Thanks again!!
bambitrain