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#1

Hi all,

I am pretty much brand new to G gauge trains and DC power. For background I am building about an 80 foot L shaped loop with a passing siding or maybe two.

Currently I have an Aristocraft U25B, a Delton 2-8-0, and a Bachmann Spectrum C-19.

I want to use track power and am looking for larger power supply.

Here is where I need help: The manual for the Aristo U25B requires a “PWC”, pulse width control, power supply. This ART-5400 1.8 Amp power supply isn’t going to run my other locomotives and power a couple of switch machines etc.

The manual for the Delton, and the Bachmann have virtually no information on power supply recommendations that I can find.

Can someone explain what the problem is and tell me why I can’t just use a 15 AMP MeanWell 24Volt power supply?

Thank you in advance,

George

#2

You’ll still need a throttle.

Match it with this; https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p78/No_Frills_10_Amp_Track_Throttle.html#/

or with more features; https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p121/Track_Pack.html#/

#3

Hi George, welcome to LSC. The Aristo U25B does not require PWC, regardless of what the manual says. PWC gives better lighting and smoke performance because those devices even out the pulses, but they will still work, just not at low throttle settings. I think the Meanwell and an appropriate controller will serve you well.

Do you realize you have purchased locomotives in three different scales? Welcome to Large Scale Hell!!! The U Boat is 1:29, the Delton C-16 is 1:24 and the Bachmann C-19 is 1:20.3. The C-19 is the best loco Bachmann ever sold in large scale - runs like a dream.

#4

My first R/C unit was track power. It was convenient. Mine was Aristo, but you can use your meanwell with this;

https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p77/TrackSide_4_R%2FC_System.html#/

#5

John Caughey said:

You’ll still need a throttle.

Match it with this; https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p78/No_Frills_10_Amp_Track_Throttle.html#/

or with more features; https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p121/Track_Pack.html#/

John,

Thank you for the response. I am actually planing to do RailPro control system. probably should have included that in my question.

George

#6

Aflyer said:

John Caughey said:

You’ll still need a throttle.

Match it with this; https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p78/No_Frills_10_Amp_Track_Throttle.html#/

or with more features; https://www.gscalegraphics.net/store/p121/Track_Pack.html#/

John,

Thank you for the response. I am actually planing to do RailPro control system. probably should have included that in my question.

George

Never mind.

#7

Jon Radder said:

Hi George, welcome to LSC. The Aristo U25B does not require PWC, regardless of what the manual says. PWC gives better lighting and smoke performance because those devices even out the pulses, but they will still work, just not at low throttle settings. I think the Meanwell and an appropriate controller will serve you well.

Do you realize you have purchased locomotives in three different scales? Welcome to Large Scale Hell!!! The U Boat is 1:29, the Delton C-16 is 1:24 and the Bachmann C-19 is 1:20.3. The C-19 is the best loco Bachmann ever sold in large scale - runs like a dream.

Jon,

Thank you for that explanation. I mostly model in S gauge and we have experienced the huge changes in smoke output when running Lionel American flyer locomotives using a Chopped Sine Wave transformer. Glad to hear that is the only concern with the Aristo U25.

As for scales yes I realize the differences, and it is a real PIA. I want to build an early freight train with appropriate size cars for the C-19. The Delton is a toy which I have only run about 15 minutes, that one may get sold. As for the U25 I have some Bachmann cars that are ok size for it.

Thank you,

George

#8

Jon Radder said:

Hi George, welcome to LSC. The Aristo U25B does not require PWC, regardless of what the manual says. PWC gives better lighting and smoke performance because those devices even out the pulses, but they will still work, just not at low throttle settings. I think the Meanwell and an appropriate controller will serve you well.

Do you realize you have purchased locomotives in three different scales? Welcome to Large Scale Hell!!! The U Boat is 1:29, the Delton C-16 is 1:24 and the Bachmann C-19 is 1:20.3. The C-19 is the best loco Bachmann ever sold in large scale - runs like a dream.

Jon,

Thank you for that explanation. I mostly model in S gauge and we have experienced the huge changes in smoke output when running Lionel American flyer locomotives using a Chopped Sine Wave transformer. Glad to hear that is the only concern with the Aristo U25.

As for scales yes I realize the differences, and it is a real PIA. I want to build an early freight train with appropriate size cars for the C-19. The Delton is a toy which I have only run about 15 minutes, that one may get sold. As for the U25 I have some Bachmann cars that are ok size for it.

Thank you,

George

#9

Good morning and Happy New Years to all.

It’s been a while since my last post, and time for an update. I had a great fall mostly fishing and some boating. But back on the trains now and here are some updates.

I installed the Meanwell transformer and the RailPro system modules into the U25 and the C19, many thanks to Don Sweet, RCSofNE for his expertise and assistance.

My latest building projects are kits that I am assembling.

These building kits are from Lionel, made back in 1988. I have almost completed the Loco Shed, the station, and the Lumber rack. I have purchased the water tower kit but won’t start that until I finish the other three.

I will add photos as soon as I figure out how to do it.

Aflyer

#10

I think you are going to like the RailPro system, especially when running multiple locos together. I’ve just started with it, but am about to jump in with both feet.

Have a great New Year.

#11

Thanks Jon, I do like it already.

I got my system from Don and he actually programmed the boards for me, making the experience much easier. I haven’t tried running the two loco’s together, but I will one of these days.