I first learned about the "momentum" and "brake" features on a CMI Sounder 20MS controller. The "Momentum" provides a realistically slow acceleration and coasting. I always loved how real it felt! I'm enjoying your videos! Keep up the good work!
Im surprised these units are still in play. We've had one since the mid 90s and its still somewhere in my parents house. Pretty cool how tech has stayed the same for a change
I hate to bust your bubble, but that controller, while definitely an improvement from the standard MRC line, has been around along time. My Dad got me one of those back about 1990. The same scenario applied, he knew the guy, he bought it from, from work, who had gotten it years before to build his dream layout, this never happened and it sat for years before he sold it to my dad. All that said, This was my favorite controller, until it finally burnt out about 20 years latter.
The momentum will work when starting up - it just applies voltage to the track slowly, so that the loco doesn't just rocket away, but starts more slowly.
momentum is used for acceleration as well as for stopping... turn on the momentum , then apply throttle you'll see the train start to move & will go till it reaches the throttle setting... nice unit i still have mine from 30 years ago... vinny
Everyone talks down about the Bachmann Dynamis system but I have the whole set up Dynamis the Probox and 5 amp booster never had any problems plus is easy to use
I have searched the internet for one of these... Searched everything and find your video from your first time getting one. This power pack is identical to MRC's 2500, except for the two analog meters. Now you have two of them. (Pull out the sad violin music)... I want to send you a box of ho train stuff. John. K. BC.
You need to wait a couple seconds for the train to start moving when you have momentum on. Imho its the best feature of this controller. If you wait, the train will slowly creep forward and gain some speed. Just the opposite of how it slows down. Im sure youve figured that out by now, but if not, give it a try.
Thank you for your insight over the years. My 11 year old son is an avid watcher of your channel and has learned a lot about model trains and their maintenance. Before watching this video, two of his engines were fried because of the MRC 1300 that he owns. We were curious if there is a reliable and affordable controller he should purchase? All assistance is greatly appreciated.
You can find MRC 9500 series controllers used for around $70. Another option would be purchasing a DCC controller (digital command control) which will give him more features. The only drawback is DCC requires locomotives with DCC chips. These can be installed for around $30.
25 30 years ago maybe you might have constant and or directional lighting and maybe a Mars light circuit but all a little more forgiving of voltage spikes than the newer stuff
it takes a while to start a train with momentum turned on, trains physically cant start very fast, the momentum function is designed to provide realistic starting and stopping try using momentum to start a train, and wait for it to start gaining speed.
hey look at you , sitting at 700 subs. very nice. leave the momentum on, it should leave like a real train and slow down as one. very nice BUT MRC, why ?
New controller 9500. I haved 2 controllers Life Like and Lima in my N scale layout. Controller double for run 2 trains. Controller 9500 for run my F9 Chicago and North Western locomotive. Work for N scale ?.
I miss not having my trains I had when I was younger,great videos mate Cheers from Australia
I first learned about the "momentum" and "brake" features on a CMI Sounder 20MS controller. The "Momentum" provides a realistically slow acceleration and coasting. I always loved how real it felt! I'm enjoying your videos! Keep up the good work!
Fixed DC is for DC accessories that require a fixed current like lights.
Ah, I get it now. Thank you vary much for the information
Great find! I have the MRC 2500 Tech 2, garage sale purchase.
Ha ! I went in the garage to look in my box of old stuff and sure as heck MRC 1300 ! Got to buy a new one now , thanks for the great videos .
1300s are decent controllers but don't use them with modern locomotives, they are prone to voltage spikes.
@SMT Mainline i know this is late but what about the kato powerpack standard sx
Very awsome controller now I want one!!!!
Im surprised these units are still in play. We've had one since the mid 90s and its still somewhere in my parents house. Pretty cool how tech has stayed the same for a change
I hate to bust your bubble, but that controller, while definitely an improvement from the standard MRC line, has been around along time. My Dad got me one of those back about 1990. The same scenario applied, he knew the guy, he bought it from, from work, who had gotten it years before to build his dream layout, this never happened and it sat for years before he sold it to my dad. All that said, This was my favorite controller, until it finally burnt out about 20 years latter.
"New" is a vary relative term for me, however I didn't know these things dated back to the 1980s!
Thats an EXCELLENT choice!!!! Im 100% analog (cant afford the DCC stuff) and i use an older 1980s MRC controller...
The momentum will work when starting up - it just applies voltage to the track slowly, so that the loco doesn't just rocket away, but starts more slowly.
Heck i still have a MRC tech 2 power pack from 1979!!!! It still works 100%!
Nice controller.. thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance
Very cool. Part of why I went dcc is for the momentum. Never knew dc could do the same
It does work well
momentum is used for acceleration as well as for stopping... turn on the momentum , then apply throttle you'll see the train start to move & will go till it reaches the throttle setting... nice unit i still have mine from 30 years ago... vinny
Ohh, that might explain why the locomotive wouldn't start, thanks for the info
Good information for all those DC users. Thanks fr sharing.
I need a new controller for my layout it quit :( also congrats on 700 subscribers 👏🏻
Sweet! Interesting to know, thanks for sharing!...Linda 🚂🙂👍🏻
Smart move getting the correct controller.
Dude you hit 700 subs!!!! Way to go brother!
Sure did, thank you for your support!
@@SMTMainline you got it dude. I have an MRC DC control somewhere around here.
Everyone talks down about the Bachmann Dynamis system but I have the whole set up Dynamis the Probox and 5 amp booster never had any problems plus is easy to use
It works fair enough, something bachmann actually did better then average in.
I have searched the internet for one of these... Searched everything and find your video from your first time getting one.
This power pack is identical to MRC's 2500, except for the two analog meters.
Now you have two of them. (Pull out the sad violin music)...
I want to send you a box of ho train stuff.
John. K. BC.
Congrats My Man On 700 subs
Thanks, you've been there for a long part of the trip. :)
ive been here since 185 subs
Variable DC is the track power. Fixed DC is for 12-15 volt DC accessories (but don't use it - use a separate more regulated power supply instead).
You need to wait a couple seconds for the train to start moving when you have momentum on. Imho its the best feature of this controller. If you wait, the train will slowly creep forward and gain some speed. Just the opposite of how it slows down.
Im sure youve figured that out by now, but if not, give it a try.
Good for you doing research. And good for you buying a used unit. I’ll take your old controllers if you don’t want them. ;)
"M&M Rails, a journey into dc voltage spikes"
panita felicidades por los 700 subs.. mira ese control sirve para DCC? o es solo analógico?
solo analógico
That was a great find! What is the device next to your controller? Looks like a TV remote? Yellow and black.
Cool controller
Ya!
Have similar controller. But as of this summer bought a digitrax dcc dcs 51 for $90.
im a BIG fan of MRC.. their customer service is among the best,
Thank you Harrison on the MRC 9500 review ==I'veseen it in your past videos and it seems like good investment thnk youagain
Best controller I've had.
Thank you for your insight over the years. My 11 year old son is an avid watcher of your channel and has learned a lot about model trains and their maintenance. Before watching this video, two of his engines were fried because of the MRC 1300 that he owns. We were curious if there is a reliable and affordable controller he should purchase? All assistance is greatly appreciated.
You can find MRC 9500 series controllers used for around $70. Another option would be purchasing a DCC controller (digital command control) which will give him more features. The only drawback is DCC requires locomotives with DCC chips. These can be installed for around $30.
That is a great power supply I have 3 love them
considering buying one of these myself.
700 subs 👏👏👏
YAS!
I am just getting into the hobby. I see you had previously used a MRC 1300. Were you happy with it ?
sir is the 2 volt meter is light up when you switch to on mine no light please answer my question
25 30 years ago maybe you might have constant and or directional lighting and maybe a Mars light circuit but all a little more forgiving of voltage spikes than the newer stuff
hi SMT Mainline i have question: where did you get the MRC Tech iii 9500?
I need this!
So far, it's proven to be pretty good.
That sounds great
So does this work for most model trains? I need something for a old Lionel train set. The old controller got started smoking this year.
it takes a while to start a train with momentum turned on, trains physically cant start very fast, the momentum function is designed to provide realistic starting and stopping
try using momentum to start a train, and wait for it to start gaining speed.
hey look at you , sitting at 700 subs. very nice.
leave the momentum on, it should leave like a real train and slow down as one. very nice
BUT MRC, why ?
I've been using MRC controllers as long as I've had trains, I checked out athern and kato and found this controller still came out on top
Way to go 700😀😀😀😀😀😀
Thanks for your support!
Thank you
you are the reason I dedicated my self 2 model trains in my spare time also I have a channel.
New controller 9500.
I haved 2 controllers Life Like and Lima in my N scale layout.
Controller double for run 2 trains.
Controller 9500 for run my F9 Chicago and North Western locomotive.
Work for N scale ?.
I believe it's okay with N scale but I wouldn't give them full throttle. 18 volts is too much for an N scale motor.
Fixed dc means that there is one set speed which is max. No control over speed.
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I was an idiot for getting g the Bachmann ez command instead of digitrax but the ez command is great for beginners
Ez commend wasn't a bad choice, I've had my system for over 8 years and it's still working fine
Barely had mine 2 years it just wasn’t enough
FIRST!!!
Edit:Congrats on 700 subs!!!
Now you shouldn't have engines exploding on the layout due to the controllers!
Exactly!
@@SMTMainline - Also congratulation on 700 subscribers! You deserve every single one of them! You're the best! - Drew
DSP TH-cam Thanks, can't wait to be congratulating you on this someday not so far away
I have the same 1 lol
That's the controller that I use. And it's gonna last FOREVER!
I hope so, I paid a fair amount for it but it's the best DC controller I've ever had.
So now I can't use my best ho scale controller. Great.
Send peanuts to SPARKY107107
Sounds like a plan!
Interesting. Never new this.
@SMTMainline is it okay if I mention you in my TH-cam video?
Of corse