Description
A small controller designed for KATO Pocket Line and other very low-current small models. It is a simple, palm-sized way to run compact layouts without using a full-size controller.
This controller is intended for low-current locomotives only, such as newer Pocket Line models with coreless motors. It is not a general-purpose controller for larger trains.
Features
- Compact controller for Pocket Line and small low-current models.
- Maximum output voltage: DC 0-5 V.
- Output current: 200 mA.
- Input: DC 5 V, 500 mA via USB Type-C.
- Simple speed-control knob and forward/reverse lever.
- Designed for one-handed operation.
- Pilot lamp and automatic reset safety device fitted.
- USB Type-C cable and USB power adapter are required separately; fast-charging standards are not supported.
- Approximate size: W95 mm x D55 mm x H38 mm.
Mike Harvey (verified owner) –
This is a low voltage controller whi h I have used to power kato and Tomgtec trams. It even produces enough output to move a Kato Class 800 at low speed but with the controller turned up to maximum. I use a USB charger to power the controller and a standard Kato track power lead between the controller and track
Jeremy Stitfall (verified owner) –
Looks nice and feels quality, but no power at all. It pulls 5v 500ma, but only sends 5v 200ma, not sure why they decided to do that? The result is that even with a pocket line tram, only the last cm on the dial does anything, and that's painfully slow even a max.
Tried many different USB chargers, and nothing changes. Using it with a brand new tram and track. Videos online seem to vary, maybe there's a duff batch?
Kieren Tabor –
Hi Jeremy,
Our no quibble returns policy means hat we are more than happy to offer a refund or replacement should you feel your purchased item is not up to scratch.
Regards
The Train Trax Team
CV (verified owner) –
Controller used with Kato chassis 11-109 for shunting. It has a moving effective from dialer half way to start chassis.. However, it works fine to go slow or slowing down once it gets going. If you have a quarry/goods shunting activity, in addition to a mainline, it is excellent.
David Gattenberg (verified owner) –
It's perfect for what it is. It's only for small layouts or Sidings. Mine is on a head shunt from a platform. With a point in the middle. So the train pulls into the platform on my main controllers then the point is changed and this one takes over. All it does if move the loco and stock fwd and back... The platform and the sidings are about 8 feet long. There is no rhyme or reason as to what locos or will power, old new both fine. Large or small... Both fine. It's just trial and error as it won't move all the locos/ emus etc even Kato ones... Some is does. My little 03 moves fine... The small bo Bo Kato locos are fine... It's slow. The best is my "new" ISH bo-co loco...
Derek Polhill (verified owner) –
Harley Rider
Nice design but greatly under powered. Similar problem to other reviews made worse by the fact I have a helix in the track design, which the pocket trains struggle to climb (incline reduced to take this into account). Tried alternates with limited improvement so I will stick with this controller as the design is simpler for a 9 year old grandson and I don’t want to mix DC with DCC
Eddie MacKinnon (verified owner) –
This controller is used with Kato pocket trains on small modules and a Christmas scene which is perfect for a shuttle movement.
I have powered the controller with a power bank with an output of 5V/2.4A and is ideal as the grandchildren can play trains with out the trains flying of the rails when full throttle is used. A great wee controller for what I need, it would be great if they made a version with a rechargeable battery included within it.