I have a Darstead O gauge DC loco and would like recommendations for a power pack (Im thinking MRC but am open to suggestions). Im not planning on accessories, just a few engines a some lighting. thanks, Lee
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I would go with either MRC, Marklin or LGB. Make sure you can plug it into your electric outlet over there. If it is a US type 120 volt transformer you will need a step-up transformer to your voltage, 220 volts correct? Don't use an adapter by itself as that just changes the pin connections and does nothing for voltage. I was stationed in Fulda Germany in the late 1970's so I know that adapters are just pin changers so to speak.
Lee Fritz
Hi Lee: Thanks for the reply; I should have mentioned I live in the US.
phillyreading posted:I would go with either MRC, Marklin or LGB. Make sure you can plug it into your electric outlet over there. If it is a US type 120 volt transformer you will need a step-up transformer to your voltage, 220 volts correct? Don't use an adapter by itself as that just changes the pin connections and does nothing for voltage. I was stationed in Fulda Germany in the late 1970's so I know that adapters are just pin changers so to speak.
Lee Fritz
Hi Lee: I should have mentioned I live in the US but I will take your advice and go with MRC (I appreciate your mention of Marklin and LGB, I hadnt considered either of them but MRC is more readily available). thanks again, Lee
