Model Railroading > power supply for HO layout

I am getting ready for my seven (7) layout.
I don't have DCC......but what I would like is a power
system that you unplug from on station and move to another........

Any suggestion.................

Thanks

I think that some of the older MRC systems allowed unplugging of the walk around while the train was running and moving to another plug in point.   It could also be that the train will slowly slow to a stop while you are unplugged.   You would have to read up on it but where to find that I do not know.   I use a pair of MRC Control Master 20's when running DC on my layout but I do not unplug them as I just have long cables on the remotes.   Be aware that there are two versions of that throttle and the remotes while they look the same are not compatible across the two systems.   Also be aware that the latter higher amps version is susceptible to blowing out and failing and I do not know of a repair place for them.   The first version, which is the one with the cooling fan inside is far more stable and reliable.

I have a couple of MRC Control Master 20s, (I had three; one failed) and both are more than 25 years old.

Their performance has seriously deteriorated in recent years, and thus I would not recommend buying any used ones, even if you can find them.

Art House


 

Hi Art;   You mention that the performance of the CM 20's has declined.    Can you explain what has happened.    I have two of the original style that I use and they are fine.   I also have two of the latter style ones that are higher amps and do not have a cooling fan inside.    The control board is much simpler in them and they are both "burned out".    That is why I said to stay with the original less amps versions, also the control boards in them are traditional components and are perhaps repairable.

Richard.