I like BCR's, they probably will run the train forever. Problem is, the train will probably not last forever.
I don't like the cost. I see some on here are building their own, and I congratulate them for that. Cost them 11.50 in parts, they do the labor.
Perhaps one of them reading this would consider selling some to us at....say, $15 each! I might buy one as a test.
In the past, my 9v MTH batts cost from 10 to 12 bucks each. I found they lasted from 6 to 8 years. I was in the Rad Shk the other day, I think as I passed by the wall they had one - I think it was around $14.
So if he buys the BCR for 20 to 25, he gets a source that may outlast the engine.
If he buys two batts in 18 to 20 years, he still spends less....and the two batts may out live the engine anyway, like the BCR might. I can see both sides to this issue.
If he has a great many engines to re-power every 8 to 10 years, it might make sense. For 3 or 4, I am not 100% convinced.
And....in Nov, I had 2 engines that needed the 9v replaced. I bought, from Walt at my LHS (if no one buys stuff from him, he probably goes out of business! Then where would I be? ) a BCR for one, and an MTH batt for the other. Maybe, time will tell the whole story. Just a few thoughts.
Greg
