Tomix Power Connector

[Stefan Krebs]

Anybody got a power connector r two going spare that allow to connect feeder cables to the track?

If you're happy to sell them, send me a PM please/


Thanks
Waldschrat

[B.Meldon]

Is this what you need?

Tomix 5538

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202794997222

Brian Meldon

[Stefan Krebs]

Dear Brian,


Thanks for pointing out that there are more than one, I didn't know that.

No, I'm looking for the 2-pronged version that slides in between rail and sleepers, or clips in underneath. The 2 prongs are different lengrh, one for the near rail, one for the far one, i.e. make the electrical contact.



Thanks
Waldschrat

[Jeff Schumaker]

Is this it?

Tomix DC feeder 5534

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomix-5534-DC-Feeder-N-scale/362881364969?hash=item547d6a33e9:g:20MAAOxyRhBSuRYJ

Jeff

[B.Meldon]

It does look like the best option will be to get it new from Japan.
You may have to wait a few weeks for it.

I do not know where you are but if it is the UK as it is under £15 there will be no additional VAT, import or handling charges.
But you may well have exchange rate charge if you use paypal.

[Stefan Krebs]

Dear Jeff,

Yes, that's the one, well spotted. But I had my fingers burned with customs charges, or rather the Royal Mail handling fee of £8 or so.

Dear Brian,

Thanks a lot, I was hoping I can avoid that. You're sure about the £15 limit? If I'd have to pay duty it would be expensive for what I want.


Thanks a lot


Waldschrat

[Hobby]

That one shouldn't atract any VAT. The limit is (about) £15, anything under that and you'll be ok. If you ordered 4 in one go then they'd be after you! (Unless you get lucky and it slips through!) That's why there's all that discussion about the price of the new kato tram chassis, dealers in the UK are selling for £24 which is reasonable enough if you take into account that if you buy from Japan and it gets caught by Customs you will pay more than that once they've added their cut and the admin fee from the post office.

[Stefan Krebs]

Appreciated, Hobby.

I expect more like that once Brexit hits home, and not just from Japan.

Time to own up, I think: I want at least 2 to extend the electrical pick up on my Tomix track cleaning wagon, but at that price (~£7 a pop; it'll be more in postage than in price) I'll have to look at a DIY-solution.   :laugh:


Thanks a lot
Waldschrat

[B.Meldon]

See this web page for Royal mail import charges:

https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7208/~/help-with-paying-customs-fees

Under £15 total cost including postage from outside the EU and there is no charge.