Bill Ott (Modellbahnott.com) has a 130va transformer for sale for 159.95.
http://www.modellbahnott...omepage/digitalproducts/


I built my own (560VA with 10 4-amp breakered outlets) I posted a picture somewhere else on this site.

Huub Maskant has a description on his homepage on how to make a bigger power supply:

http://www.floodland.nl/trein/info/elektro_en_0.htm

He divides the output into 6 lines, each protected by a fuse. There is a limit to how much power you can use in a circuit - in case of a shortcut the wheels could get welded to the track (or worse if you have your fingers nearby...).

Of course every circuit need its own booster, if you run digitally!

Hi all, and thanks for your replies. I have now located a 18V 65VA transformer, so my question is: will the extra 2V fry my 6021 (short term or long term), or will it be OK?

hi richard,

If you use a ringtransformer converting 230v~ to 18v~ nothing will get fried. The 18 volts are outputvoltage, noncharged. If you measure the output of your 6002 transformer you will also find 18V~ or even a little more. Once you put some load on it, the usable voltage will quickly drop to 16V~. So Huub Maaskant's project is perfectly safe. I'm considering building one myself. The cost would be around 130,00€ for all parts used. Looks like a good deal since one 6002 rates over 60€. Maaskants powersupply offers you 6x 50VA trafo's for less than half of the total price you would pay for 6 mä6002!