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does anybody have one of these for sale ideally bridge werks or USA trains something like that. Also that isn’t stupidly overpriced
 
To be clear:

Do you just want a transformer?

Or do you want an AC or DC power supply?

Do you want the 'throttle' built in?

PhilP.
 
So you included Bridgewerks and "not stupidly overpriced" in the same sentence... ha ha!

Also look for a MRC power G used... unfortunately, all of these are made in the US, and they are rare on the used market already.

If you are trying to save money, I'd suggest perhaps looking at the components, power supply and throttle and put one together. If you need 10 amps, I believe you might be able to find a used Aristo throttle, and then you can find a cheap 24v 10 amp supply on Amazon.

Greg
 
Jayarmin said:
does anybody have one of these for sale ideally bridge werks or USA trains something like that. Also that isn’t stupidly overpriced
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If you are perseverant, you may find one in the 300+ range on ebay. They do appear from time to time.

i recently found an older 15 amp version for 340. Seems almost new. It is noticeably heavier than my old 10a version.

if i might....if you dont know bridgewerks, note the connection terminal options/variants.
old ones had 0-24v track, fixed 24v dc, fixed 12v dc,24v ac, which for analogue and accessories is great.
the newer ones have track, per above, and as I recall,fixed 24 dc...thinking no ac...or perhaps, no fixed 12v dc??.which i really like for lighting.
just be aware of this feature aspect.

bridgewerks has a crude but effective speed governor....basically an adjustable bracket that limits the slide speed control. This has, in my case, prevented poor judgment

as for overpriced....its a value perception....my 10 amp has been at work since 1988. They have a fan, so, you can crawl with multiple motors and a heavy load, no overloading. Components like switches and slides have yet to wear out.
fwiw, i have repeatedly read that the r/c versions are prone to having the transmitter or receiver unit fail. I cannot speak to this first hand. If reliable, it would be a very nice feature, imho.

i am a big bridgewerks fanboy. Imho, quality ala 1965 military spec.

the bw banana plugs and handle are wonderfully convenient for bringing in the throttle / power supply and connections.
frankly, compared to the lgb jumbo, which i also have, i prefer bridgewerks, and jumbos can be even more expensive, and i understand they fail...perhap because lgb failed to install an on/off switch. They too have some cool features, but notably no ac output.

in my ebay travels, it seems there are still values, with risk. But, they are fewer, and shipping seems to now be an ebay profit center, as it is absurdly high.
 
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