Reply to "Running Lionel Gateman off of a DC transformer?"

stan2004OGR Forum Member

Out of curiosity, is the reason you want to run it off DC because of the buzzing associated with spring-loaded solenoid accessories? Some guys like the "play action" effect of the buzzing - others find it less endearing.

Separately, has anyone actually measured the gateman solenoid electrical parameters?

The 18V DC warning in the instructions reminds us that there might be layouts that only have DC for track power. For example this might be someone who is getting into the hobby via a Lionchief set with the fixed-voltage DC power pack. Or how about guys messing with DC battery-powered "dead-rail" layouts.

Sure, you can get a used AC-output transformer for next to nothing at a train show or wherever. But there are far more options for modern, lightweight, compact DC-output power packs that surely have the beef to drive a solenoid-activated accessory.

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12/13/211:53 PM

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