Help with switches.

[XYZ]

Hi, I am a beginner and am attempting to start a layout. Very eager to get all running!!!! So please bear with me. I have a Bachmann DCC EZ command control center. How??? Do I hook-up my track switches? I have plugged in the green wires to all the track switches and then to the remote switch control box. Then have connected all control boxes together. That is where I am stuck at. Where do I get power to these AC switches??? What wiring cable do I use? Where will it plug in? I do not see where or what. So thanks for help in advance.

[prebres]

The EZ Command control center does not supply an ac auxiliary output for lights and switches and so forth. You will need a separate power supply. Bachmann has the #44212 http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=209

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/images/uploads/442121.jpg

But any basic train power supply (transformer) will do the job for you. Or, you could get yourself a 12-16 volt wall-wart type and adapt the wire to your uses. The possibilities are endless!

[Yampa Bob]

Here is a wall wart you can use.  Cut off the plug and wire into your turnout switches input.  They have a toll free number, I get a lot of electrical goodies from here:

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/ACTX-1612/815/16VAC_1.2A_WALL_TRANSFORMER_.html

You might also check a local Radio Shack store. 

Bob

[Redtail67]

Yamps Bob:

Thanks for that tip..I havfe several I never throw them away..most for old phnes and stuf 12-20 volts..good idea.

[Yampa Bob]

Most electronic stores, including Radio Shack, have small step down transformers rated at one amp.  With the transformer and a couple of wiring standoffs mounted in a small plastic circuit box, you can make your own 12VAC power supply.  I usually mount a fuse holder, switch, pilot light and banana jacks on the cover.

However, if you have no experience working with electrical things, best to just buy a factory wal wart.  Be sure it has a certification on it.

Bob