Comments on: Kato 22-018 and 22-018 Power Packs for HO and N scale? https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/11/kato-22-018-and-22-018-power-packs-for-ho-and-n-scale.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kato-22-018-and-22-018-power-packs-for-ho-and-n-scale Model railroads and model trains Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:17:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/11/kato-22-018-and-22-018-power-packs-for-ho-and-n-scale.html#comment-33844 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:17:28 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5356#comment-33844 Regular DC trains in HO & N both run at (up to) 12V. The power taken depends on the motor in the loco, and the load the loco is pulling.

So any regular 12V DC powerpack / controller for HO will also work for N scale.

And a powerpack for HO that runs one HO train will run several N scale trains (through separate controllers).

]]> By: Fred https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/11/kato-22-018-and-22-018-power-packs-for-ho-and-n-scale.html#comment-33840 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:16:06 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5356#comment-33840 The actual power pack is separate from the controller unit, available as either 12v or 16v output.

]]> By: Geoff https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/11/kato-22-018-and-22-018-power-packs-for-ho-and-n-scale.html#comment-33839 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:04:20 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5356#comment-33839 Many powerpacks are for HO and N, and it means they have enough power output for HO locomotives while at the same time not too much for N scale. If you look at any manufacturer’s website, you’ll see powerpacks rated for HO and N.

I’m not familiar with Kato power packs, but looking on the internet tells me that the 22-014 has been discontinued and the 22-018 is it’s replacement.

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