Originally Posted by masoner:
Here is the thing guys, I need some help here
1, Why would one buy this rather than the old Thomas
Well, it costs less . . .
2. If the Remote Thomas works much better with DC power one could insert a small rectifier with an 18V DC regulator and a smoothing capacitor . . .
Yes, you could, and I too would expect that might make him behave a bit better on AC. I have not taken him apart (yet) but I imagine there is very little room left inside.