jimikelly Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi there ,I have a fairly large DC layout 16 x 16 x 16 x 16 double line ,right now I am controlling it with 2 x Hornby 2000,are these ok or would I benefit from a upgrade to a stronger unit ,I only need to power the track as the lights are powered by a 3amp transformer ..any suggestions ???? I also have a section ;loco depot ;;running in DCC, this I am using for sound and effects only with no locos on the DC track..only as static, or with light movement... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Check out the Gaugemaster range. No other connection than a user of their products for years. http://www.gaugemaster.com/controls.html steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted December 28, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2012 Any reason why you think you might need a 'stronger unit'? Having a DC controller with a higher output means that you could run more locos on a train, i.e. double or triple header. Perhaps you meant a controller with better features? The Gaugemaster ones would certainly be better. But, since you apparently already have some DCC, why not go down this path, rather than spending money on another DC controller? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimikelly Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Any reason why you think you might need a 'stronger unit'? Having a DC controller with a higher output means that you could run more locos on a train, i.e. double or triple header. Perhaps you meant a controller with better features? The Gaugemaster ones would certainly be better. But, since you apparently already have some DCC, why not go down this path, rather than spending money on another DC controller? I would go down the dcc way,but the cost of chipping all locos was a bit O T T not to mention the wiring nightmare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Check out the Gaugemaster range. No other connection than a user of their products for years. http://www.gaugemaster.com/controls.html steve Have to agree - Gaugemaster every time. I prefer the 'inertia' types - DS and P. I used to have some H&M units but the wire wound resistances wore out. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 What wiring nightmare in DCC? A well wired DC layout is ready to go DCC, and may subsequently be progressively simplified by removal of unnecessary section switches and the like. Decoders are not that expensive now if good deals are looked for. ...I have a fairly large DC layout 16 x 16 x 16 x 16 double line ... This alone is worthy of discussion. How many modellers short of space would benefit if you might be peruaded to reveal your secret? ;-) (There should be a clown smiley here, but today the smilies don't want to come and play.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 so model railways finally make it to the fourth dimension! I didnt know Ming the Merciless was into trains? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RusheyPlatt Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 There's much positive comment about analogue controllers from Gaugemaster, but I would be delighted for any opinions on products from morleycontrollers or helmsmanuk both of whom follow Gaugemaster when an internet search is done. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Solly Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 and there are these http://www3.sympatico.ca/kstapleton3/851.HTM and the club I m part of purchased 15 of then for the club & members & they work very well indeed on a variety of Bachmann, Hornby & Heljan locos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Another one for Guagemaster. I use the non feedback handheld's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete 75C Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'd be lost without my old AGW inertia controller (PE401 I think), but I'm a bit of a Luddite. Actually I think it's older than both my kids combined. Unlike them, it works perfectly and always does what is asked of it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Until getting a Powercab DCC package recently, I have sworn by (and never at) my trusty old Gaugemaster Twin DS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 It was a tragedy that the best controller, the H&M Walkabout, disappeared when Hornby took over H&M. To me, it was an act of coorporate vandalism. I bought six when a local supplier, actually the local garage, sold up in 1976. Sadly they are now beginning to fail one by one and only two remain. If I have to replace them, it will most likely be with Gaugemaster although they are not in the same street as Walkabouts. Derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp45 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hi , I have a Morley twin controller and its been good with the two handheld walk about controllers supplied,had it for at least 8 years maybe longer. It is really smooth at low speeds too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craw607 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi I have a Morley Vortrak with two handheld units and so far have had no problems. Also has CDU built in and accessory output. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The Bachmann train set jobbie is very well regarded. Examples split from trainsets often go for very reasonable prices on ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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