QUOTE (zmil @ 21 Sep 2008, 09:50)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Firefly
I asked the same Question after my Roco power supply died
Richard suggested a Laptop power Supply as the best cheaper alternative
I bought a 5A one of Ebay for about Au$25 (about 14 GBP) inc postage from China
There is a post discussing the best options for a power supply for a DCC system
you will find it
Here
Hope this helps
regards Zmil
***Yes, the NCE Powercab will be happy with a 2 amp 13.8 volt power supply, but you will gain nothiing compared to usung the original power supply that comes in the box...
My advice for using a laptop supply applies to most systems but not the powercab.
You shoud NOT use a laptop power supply with the Powercab - the Powercabs supply voltage should stay as per specification - adding a big power supply and higher voltage is very unwise.... the 2 amp supply in question is at the safe limit.