1A Controller Supplied With Train Sets

[BobZ]

I trying to find the output plug size that goes to the track on the small, grey controller that is supplied with many of the train sets. I want to make up some power connectors to use on brass track. The steel track connectors don't work very well. 

[railtwister]

Most Bachmann HO sets today come with E-Z Track, which uses molded plastic roadbed/ties and either steel or nickel silver rails. The nickel silver rails are much preferred by most modelers because it provides better electrical conductivity. Brass track was popular in the fifties and sixties, but fell out of favor because the oxides that forms on it's surface is a poor electrical conductor, so if you want the trains to run smoothly, you'll find your self cleaning the rails more frequently. The steel rails are plated to help prevent rusting, but abrasive rail cleaners like the Bright Boy pads will wear the plating off, allowing the steel to rust. Steel rails are also harder to solder feeder wires to, as well. Do yourself a favor and use nickel silver track on your layout, it's also less trouble to maintain.

Bill in FtL