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 Posted - July 09 2013 : 3:15:11 PM
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i wish we were afforded this as kids ken
http://www.hornby.com/shop/2013-range/elink/
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Posted - July 09 2013 : 4:31:35 PM
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yeah I wants some UK locos & cars 
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Posted - July 09 2013 : 4:46:45 PM
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Ken,
I have been using computer "Power Supplies" to power trains since the mid-1990's! I take old computer systems and remove the power supplies out of them, you have a 12 volt and a 4 output, that can be wired together in parallel to add the 4 volt DC to 8 to 12 as needed. Then, all you need is a rectifier, and a Pot or a Reostat, (which I myself, like better) As the rheostat works much better and a finer control of speed! Then to add in a reversing switch and your good to go!
I use the 12 volt out put for train control, and the 4 volt out put in multiples for lighting and such......
I have yet to figure out how to wire them to produce AC for those Accessories that require low AC voltage.
~John
Many have tried to, and failed, ya just can't repair stupid... 
Do NOT try to Idiot-Proof anything!!!! God, will simply create a better......IDIOT!
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