Hi all,
I had been running my trains with a MRC 6200 transformer with minimal issues until about three weeks ago when the unit decided to die on me. I pushed it too far by running a Stainz and USA Trains F7 at the same time. Originally I thought it was the transistor, but turns out a diode was dead. Anyways, that is still on the workbench.
In the meantime, I was recommended the “No Frills 10 Amp Track Throttle” by G Scale Graphics. The transformer was very affordable and is a beast. I have yet to run multiple locomotives at once, but it is great.
Anyways, I have two USA Trains: a F7 and a GP7/9. When the “No Frills 10 aM Track Throttle” is simply plugged in, the F7’s running lights and cab light will turn on. However, with the GP7/9 the lights don’t come on until the throttle has about 85% power applied. This has me scratching my head. Even when only the GP7/9 is on the track this happens. Furthermore, when the MRC was being used the GP7/9’s lights were bright with only about 40% power being applied.
Thanks in advance.