I'm looking for an AC adapter with 10 - 16VAC output 1.5 -3A

You might try your local Radio Shack Store..Just a thought, Merry Christmas!

Have you considered Lionel's accessory transformer, item number 6-32923.  It is rated at 1.8 amps and has variable output.

Good luck and happy railroading,

Don

How about this?

Thanks for the ideas guys,

I struck out at Radio Shack. They hav 18V at 1A and 1 that is lower, but only 800mA.

For the variable, I don't think that will work for me. Some background:

Historically, I have run my bump and go trolleys on DC. This means relatively high speeds, to have the momentum to trigger the reverse. This Christmas I set up using an MTH infrared lockon. The performance is AWESOME! Better than using the variacle knob on AC. I think it has to do with the way the AC is chopped by the knob vs the was the IR system does it. Anyway with the IR lockon, I can be slower and steadier than with DC or the AC knob. With the Z1000 outut, the minimum voltage out is 5V. If I can lower the input, I can get a lower start voltage. So I think the variable output on the Lionel supply would defeat the benefits of the IR system.

Why you ask? Because I run a NY Giants trolley above the TV. If I can make it quieter, I can run a trolley all year!!!

I copied this from the link

A Note on Wall Transformers: A.C. and D.C. Wall Transformers are not regulated unless otherwise stated. They provide a specified voltage at a specified load. If the load is lower than specified, the voltage will be higher then specified. With a higher load, the voltage will drop below that specified. For example, a 12 volt 500 ma. wall transformer may read 20 volts with no load or 9 Volts with a 600 ma. load.

It sounds like the Voltage to the IR lockon will vary with the demand I place on the unit? Am I reading it wrong? If it will work, it looks like a great idea

I use these to power switch machines:

https://www.alliedelec.com/sea...il.aspx?SKU=70180896

They have screw terminals, so you can connect whatever wiring you need to. They're rated 14 VAC @1.8A, but with just a couple switch machines connected they do more like 15-15.5.

Boilermaker Thanks

2 things

1) As I run O scale and N scale, I've had to promise my wife "NO HO in our home". Staring at that, I guess if I try to bring HO in, sh might decide the me had to go! so I like your signature line.

2) It looks like the output on the transformer you recommend is great for switches, but as I will vary my demand, I think the output of that wall wart, will vary to compensate. Am I missing something?