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Old model railway set. Controller?

  • 27-05-2021 10:57am
    #1
    okedoke
    Registered Users Posts: 919 ✭✭✭ okedoke


    Hi
    I have been given an old model railway set which I'm planning on rebuilding. It has tracks, and engine and various carriages. The controller seems to be broken. I'm wondering is there a generic type of controller/power supply or does it vary depending on set type?
    I know absolutely nothing about model railways.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,547 Mod ✭✭✭✭ Tabnabs


    If you are after something cheap and cheerful, this would do the job.

    https://www.marksmodels.com/?pid=34178


  • #3
    okedoke
    Registered Users Posts: 919 ✭✭✭ okedoke


    Tabnabs wrote: »
    If you are after something cheap and cheerful, this would do the job.

    https://www.marksmodels.com/?pid=34178

    Great Tabnabs - thanks


  • #4
    Guillermo Crooked Watchdog
    Registered Users Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Guillermo Crooked Watchdog


    let us know if you can successfully ressurect it. I'd bet you'd be more enterprising than, well, Irish Rail? :D


  • #5
    Vulcan01
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭ Vulcan01


    Sorry to butt in but please don't bother with the :ower end Hornby controllers they are pure ****e and will continuously cut out. I have worked in a Model Shop for a number of years and the amount of these that come back is unreal.

    The Link given is only for the Controller and you have to buy the Transformer too.

    The advise I would give is go for a Higher AMP transformer, especially if this is an old set.

    This Quality Bachman one Marks Models Also sell with suit you nicely and you won't have any issues. 7 Amps as opposed to Hornbys Meagre 1AMP.

    https://www.marksmodels.com/?pid=23975

    Plus you are 2 quid up

    your Welcome and enjoy the Trains!


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