THIS CONTROLLER HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER.
THE CONTROL HANDLE OPERATES SMOOTHLY AND THE OVERLOAD CUT-OUT INDICATOR BULB WORKS FINE. ALL THREE OUTPUTS ARE WORKING CORRECTLY AND, WHEN MEASURED, DISPLAY THE CORRECT VOLTAGES UNDER LOAD.
IT IS IN EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITION, WITH JUST A FEW SMALL CHIPS & MARKS TO THE PAINT OF THE ALUMINIUM ALLOY DIECAST CASING. THE SPECIFICATION PLATE HAS NO DENTS OR SCRATCHES.
THE FABRIC COVERED POWER CORD IS IN EXCELLENT, FLEXIBLE CONDITION WITH VERY SLIGHT FADING. THE COLOURS ARE STILL BRIGHT. THERE IS NO NOTABLE DETERIORATION TO THE RUBBER INSULATION.
IT COMES WITH AN ACCURATE REPRO ACCESSORY BOX WHICH CONTAINS 4 WIRE TERMINAL PLUGS FOR THE REAR OUTPUT SOCKETS (IN EXCELLENT, BRIGHT CONDITION) ALONG WITH THE UNUSED COIL OF ORIGINAL GREEN HOOK UP WIRE.
ALSO INCLUDED IS A NEW 13 AMP UK MAINS 3 PIN PLUG FITTED WITH A 3 AMP FUSE.
THE BLUE & WHITE STRIPED PICTURE BOX, (WITH THE EARLIER BASIC ILLUSTRATION), IS IN VERY GOOD, SOLID CONDITION WITHOUT ANY SPLITS OR TAPE REPAIRS. THE PRINTED PAPER IS CLEAN AND BRIGHT WITHOUT DISCOLOURATION.
THE LID HAS A LITTLE SCUFFING TO THE CORNERS AND EDGES. SOME LOOSE PAPER HAS BEEN GLUED BACK DOWN ON THE EDGE OF ONE END.
THE BASE HAS SOME SCUFFING TO THE LOWER CORNERS AND FADING AROUND THE LOWER HALF. THE UNDERSIDE HAS A 1954 STAMPED DATE CODE.
ALL, BUT 1, OF THE 6 PIECES OF CORRUGATED CARDBOARD PACKING ARE REPRO, ONLY THE BOTTOM PIECE IS ORIGINAL.
COMES COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL TESTED TAG, ACCURATE REPRO INSTRUCTIONS AND REPRO DATED GUARANTEE SLIP.
INTRODUCED IN 1953, THIS CONTROLLER HAS A BUILT IN DOUBLE WOUND TRANSFORMER AND IS POWERED BY 210-250v AC MAINS. OUTPUT POWER IS 35 WATTS / 2.9 AMPS VIA. 3 OUTPUTS AT THE REAR; ‘A’- VARIABLE 0-12v DC FOR LOCOMOTIVES OR ‘B’- FIXED 12v DC FOR ACCESSORIES & ‘C’- FIXED 15v AC FOR ACCESSORIES & SLAVE CONTROLLERS LIKE THE MECCANO C3 OR HORNBY MARSHAL 1.
THE INPUT/OUTPUT INFORMATION IS ALSO PRINTED ON THE TOP PANEL AND ON THE ENDS OF THE BOX LID.
ALTHOUGH THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CHECKED, USED BY MYSELF, AND IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER, IT HAS NOT BEEN ‘P.A.T.’ TESTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY OF THIS POWER CONTROL UNIT HAVE AN ELECTRICIAN PERFORM A ‘PORTABLE APPLIANCE TEST’ BEFORE USE.
IT WILL BE SOLD WITH THE PLUG REMOVED (BECAUSE IT WILL NOT FIT IN THE BOX) AND, IF INTENDED FOR USE, MUST BE REFITTED BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
I HAVE INCLUDED A DETAILED PHOTO OF THE MAINS PLUG WIRING TO ASSIST WITH THIS.
AN EXCELLENT BOXED EXAMPLE, SUITABLE FOR THE LAYOUT OR COLLECTION.
WEIGHS OVER 3.5Kg AFTER PACKING. WILL BE PACKAGED WITH PLENTY OF PROTECTION WITHIN A LARGE CARDBOARD BOX.
OVERSEAS BUYERS:-
THIS CONTROLLER OPERATES ON 240v MAINS ELECTRIC SUPPLY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT ITS COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR COUNTRIES VOLTAGE THEN, EITHER SEEK ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR, DO NOT BUY.
POSTAGE WILL BE BY ROYAL MAILS NEW SERVICE ‘INTERNATIONAL TRACKED-HEAVIER’.
MOST EUROPEAN POSTAGE COSTS ARE ESTIMATED. ACTUAL COST WILL BE, IN MOST CASES, LESS THAN HALF THE COST STATED.
USE THE 'ADD TO BASKET' OPTION TO MAKE THE PURCHASE AND THEN USE THE 'REQUEST TOTAL FROM SELLER' OPTION AND WAIT FOR A REVISED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.
ANY EXCESS POSTAGE COST PAID WILL BE REFUNDED.
SHIPPING IS BY ROYAL MAIL TRACKED.
WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT GIFT OR BIRTHDAY PRESENT.
CHECK OUT MY OTHER ITEMS AND MY OTHER TOYS-OF-QUALITY ACCOUNT FOR MORE BAYKO AND HORNBY DUBLO MODEL RAILWAY ITEMS FOR SALE.