Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of MTH Electric
An Assortment of MTH Electric Trains and MRC Model Train Power and Control Components - This lot consists of an assortment of model railroad electrical accessories and power supplies from Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC) and MTH Electric Trains. Included is a black plastic power supply unit with horizontal cooling vents. A white adhesive label on the top identifies it as an MRC Twin Power Box AH 800. The label includes a printed logo reading MRC in a rectangle next to a circular device containing the characters MRC. It further reads Overload Indicator above a red light, and provides the address Model Rectifier Corporation Edison, NJ 08837 Made in China. This unit features a standard two-prong AC power cord and two RJ-11 output ports. Also included is a Rail King by MTH Electric Trains Operating Passenger Station Platform controller. This black plastic unit features a white printed box containing the text RAIL KING By MTH Electric Trains. Below this, it is marked Operating Passenger Station Platform. The face includes a central black toggle switch marked - and O, a green indicator light under a circular icon of a person with a red slash, and a red indicator light under a circular icon of a person. The bottom edge has two ports: a four-pin port marked PLATFORM CONNECTOR and a two-pin port marked A/C 12-16 Volt with red and black wires attached. The collection includes two additional black plastic boxes. One box features an embossed circular logo showing a steam locomotive and the text M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS. A second similar box is also present, with one side bearing the embossed text Z-1000. These components are connected via black electrical wiring. , The items are in used condition and exhibit visible surface dust and grime across all plastic housings. Scuffing and light scratches are visible on the top surfaces of the MTH logo boxes (photo 3). The red and black wires attached to the Rail King controller power input appear to have been cut or stripped at the ends (photo 4). The MRC power box shows significant dust accumulation within the cooling vents (photo 2). One of the RJ-11 cables attached to the MRC unit shows a clear plastic connector that appears intact (photo 2). The internal electrical functionality and wiring integrity have not been tested.