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Hornby speed controller R912
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:04 pm
by Tom99
I have inherited a Hornby analogue controller, probably from the 90s - which drives a locomotive, but only just, and it seems quite low powered. Can anyone suggest why this might be? Would this have been the norm at the time? Can anything be done to service it?
Thanks
Re: Hornby speed controller R912
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:06 pm
by Walkingthedog
They are not very good.
Re: Hornby speed controller R912
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:06 pm
by IanS
Check with a meter if you can. The output should be around 12v-13v when turned to the max.
Servicing, as it is electronics, will be limited. You say it drives the locos slowly. They may need servicing and the wheels cleaning as well as the track you're using to test it with.
Re: Hornby speed controller R912
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:06 pm
by darkscot
Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:06 pm
They are not very good.
Bwahahahahah!
But seriously, these sell for about £2.50 on eBay. So you really cannot expect too much from them.