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Hello,

I just scored a decent amount of old 12v track with a motor, but no controller/transformer.  My question is what are my options for powering the track? Can I use a newer model railroad controller or should I just find an original?  I'm looking for a relatively cheap option as I don't intent on purchasing any more 12v motors. 

Thanks in advance,

Unfinished_Projects

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If you have 12V AC-DC wall warts (power adapters) kicking around, you can get a $2 motor controller board from China.   I used one to control the speed of a Power Function M-motor running a ski lift MOC.  I think that's as cheap as it gets.

 

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3 minutes ago, dr_spock said:

If you have 12V AC-DC wall warts (power adapters) kicking around, you can get a $2 motor controller board from China.   I used one to control the speed of a Power Function M-motor running a ski lift MOC.  I think that's as cheap as it gets.

Hmm I will definitely look into that! Thanks for the ultimate cheap solution!

Unfinished_Projects

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