Power Supply Compatability

[n2redbull]

I was recently given an OO gauge Hornby London 2012 train pack (no track or transformer). The made for UK loco is DCC ready, and designed to be operated from a variable 12 volt DC power supply. I use a several year old Bachmann 46605A (similar to today's 44212) to power my small HO layout. Will the Hornby loco operate without harm from this power supply?

Thanks in advance.....

[RAM]

Well if the input is 112-115 volt AC and output is 12-16 volt DC, you should be ok.

[jward]

the op stated he doesn't have a power supply, so the input voltage shouldn't matter. he also stated that the train is designed for a variable 12v operating voltage. thus, a standard power supply for whatever country he lives in should work, as long as the output is variable 12v dc.

[poliss]

Yes, it will be fine. The trains use the same 12v DC as US models. It's only the British mains power wallwarts (transformers) that have a different voltage requirement (230v 50hZ). As you will be using the Bachmann 46605A you will not have any problems.

[n2redbull]

Thank all of you so much. Kinda what I thought, I fried a Minitrix with a Lionel transformer many years ago, didn't want to repeat the same mistake! Thanks again!

[jward]

lionel trains run on ac, minitrix and all other n scale trains on dc. that's why you fried the motor. any train which runs on 3 rail track is ac.