i am currently runninga 4-6 ez track layout with the starter powerpack. and 4 ez track turnouts.the 1 powerpack is not cutting it to run the locoand 4 turn outs.i have a second powerpack all this is running on dc but just trying to look for a good route rather the spend a lot of green
When my layout outgrew the train set power packs, I upgraded to an MRC Tech 4. Mine was about $60 and has two throttles, allows much finer speed control and has AC accessory terminals.
Years ago, I bought a Troller power pack with two throttles, with the idea that my brother and I could run two trains together. The problem I discovered was that, even on a 2’x4’ layout, the throttles in the single case were too close together for both of us to run trains at the same time. So, if I had to do it again, I would have gotten two separate power packs, that would give each operator space to use his throttle.
It is generally advisable to operate turnouts off of a separate power supply. In the OP’s case, it might be best to use the old power pack for the turnouts, and the new power pack to run trains.
You’re running your Bachmann turnouts on DC? I assume you’re using a DC power pack. Wrong answer my friend. If they’re like the ones I have and I have no reason to believe otherwise they should be run on AC. Connect the turnout controllers to the AC terminals on your power pack. The track should be the only thing on the DC terminals. If the pack has no AC terminals get an AC power source. There are any number of transformers available that will do the job.
Go with the AC terminals.
I agree with Jeff, it should be on AC power pack.