Hutch
G Gauge, Raising Peaches, Apricots
I use the starter set transformers for auto-reverse and pizza size layouts with 0-4-0 Stainz and 2017 size locomotives, or even smaller power draw units like Hartland pickup trucks. UNHAPPILY the 5001 and 5003 120 volt units seem to last only 6 to 10 months. The 1st one failed when inadvertently left plugged in overnight even though set to zero (which I foolishly assumed was off). Since then I have lost 3 with various failure symptoms. I now have one that will start running an 0-4-0 LGB engine slowly then stop after about 30 minutes. Have swapped engines and measured current draw at about .30 amp.
The question is, does anyone know what the failing component is likely to be?
Or should I just get used low power transformers of another manufacturer?
I haven't had an Aristocraft or Hartland starter set power pack fail yet, but the only ones I have are in use.
The question is, does anyone know what the failing component is likely to be?
Or should I just get used low power transformers of another manufacturer?
I haven't had an Aristocraft or Hartland starter set power pack fail yet, but the only ones I have are in use.