Comments on: Old Train Set https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/02/old-train-set.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-train-set Model railroads and model trains Wed, 01 Mar 2017 02:21:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/02/old-train-set.html#comment-17696 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 02:21:32 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4355#comment-17696 HO sets normally run on 12 Volts DC. This 12 V comes from a transformer/rectifier unit, which then goes through a controller unit to the track to adjust the loco speed and direction. There are some model railroad power units that combine these functions.

As mentioned by Bruce and Joe, model railrod exhitions and some hobby shops have second-hand equipment going cheap. Get a basic book on model railroads to help you see how to connect everything.

]]> By: Joe https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/02/old-train-set.html#comment-17689 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:07:44 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4355#comment-17689 Also, go to a train show. There’s likely to be something used on sale cheap. Most shows have a place where you can test it too. Also, there are lots of people that can help you.

]]> By: Bruce Webb https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/02/old-train-set.html#comment-17625 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:09:03 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4355#comment-17625 if you go to your local hobby shop they will most likely have a used transformer for dirt cheap.

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