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So, I do stay with analog. Among weaker MRC (left overs Z, H0m) I have an AG950 which is one of these items that hide amperage behind that VA number (see here). The AG950 offers 30VA and 20VDC regulated. In the ‘blurb’ I find this:
"TRACK CURRENT: This 0-3DC Ammeter measures the amount of current (amperes) from the power pack being used by the locomotive, plus any other device connected to the track such as lighted passenger cars." Well and then it offers two more sets of connectors: 19VAC, 20VDC (not regulated); total output 30VA
Would that mean the max. output is 3 Amps to run locos, lights on locos, coaches, and possibly via otr outlets further lighting, switch motors (momentary), else?
All in all not a power monster, I take it.
Could have a Bridgeworks Magnum 5-S 5 Amp (with switchable momentum) and I see at eBay a powerful MRC. Is one of those two preferable over the other? I do like 'momentum', 'breaks' as the AG950 offers it.
My largest LGB item is the #2045, RhB Ge 2/4 (that 2-4-2 beauty built just before WW1), other items two 0-6-2 Austrian U40 steam engines, one steam tramway, two Stainz (of different ages) and a LGB 2095 diesel with two motors, a powered coal car with sound and finally that 'thunder wagon' to make that serious chuff-chuff behind one of the two U40s. All engines pre-dcc. (Great hesitance on my part to open up, rewire, reassemble and get the steamers' gearing and rods all properly set again.) Currently 3 power packs do duty, weakest ones for the Stainz and the steam tram.
Total length of track including enlargement underway shy of 350ft (according to Railmodeler Pro; 1ft grid) and station track inclusive (top left what I started out with under a deck, 7’ hight; extension into the open along house wall wrapping around corner to former covered firewood storage.
So. Not a huge affaire running far out into yard/garden. While two sm trains can be busy and circulate independently in the original (top left, el dorado for the Stainz crew plus tram way) layout, one maybe two other trains with up to a dozen axles each (double header or two-motor diesel) negotiate inclines up to 25‰. But the MRC 30VA TECH3 PowerCommand Model 9500 aka AG950 may be overtaxed?! - Thanks for comments!
(Don't hesitate to wonder/comment about blocks I will need in the enlargement

"TRACK CURRENT: This 0-3DC Ammeter measures the amount of current (amperes) from the power pack being used by the locomotive, plus any other device connected to the track such as lighted passenger cars." Well and then it offers two more sets of connectors: 19VAC, 20VDC (not regulated); total output 30VA
Would that mean the max. output is 3 Amps to run locos, lights on locos, coaches, and possibly via otr outlets further lighting, switch motors (momentary), else?
All in all not a power monster, I take it.
Could have a Bridgeworks Magnum 5-S 5 Amp (with switchable momentum) and I see at eBay a powerful MRC. Is one of those two preferable over the other? I do like 'momentum', 'breaks' as the AG950 offers it.
My largest LGB item is the #2045, RhB Ge 2/4 (that 2-4-2 beauty built just before WW1), other items two 0-6-2 Austrian U40 steam engines, one steam tramway, two Stainz (of different ages) and a LGB 2095 diesel with two motors, a powered coal car with sound and finally that 'thunder wagon' to make that serious chuff-chuff behind one of the two U40s. All engines pre-dcc. (Great hesitance on my part to open up, rewire, reassemble and get the steamers' gearing and rods all properly set again.) Currently 3 power packs do duty, weakest ones for the Stainz and the steam tram.
Total length of track including enlargement underway shy of 350ft (according to Railmodeler Pro; 1ft grid) and station track inclusive (top left what I started out with under a deck, 7’ hight; extension into the open along house wall wrapping around corner to former covered firewood storage.
So. Not a huge affaire running far out into yard/garden. While two sm trains can be busy and circulate independently in the original (top left, el dorado for the Stainz crew plus tram way) layout, one maybe two other trains with up to a dozen axles each (double header or two-motor diesel) negotiate inclines up to 25‰. But the MRC 30VA TECH3 PowerCommand Model 9500 aka AG950 may be overtaxed?! - Thanks for comments!
(Don't hesitate to wonder/comment about blocks I will need in the enlargement


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