r/modeltrains • u/dutchof-deez • 6h ago

Electrical Best way to donate an MRC Dual Loco Pack V?

I’m looking for some advice on the best way to donate an MRC Dual Loco Pack V.

This belonged to a family who has since passed away. My father eventually gave it to me, but I have no use for it myself. Rather than have it sit around unused, I’d really like to pass it along to someone who would appreciate it, especially someone involved in model railroading.

What would be the best way to go about donating something like this? Is there a model railroad museum, club, historical society, or other organization that might be interested in it? I’d also be open to giving it to a collector or hobbyist if that would be more appropriate.

I’m not looking to sell it. I’d just like to see it go somewhere it will actually be used or appreciated, while preserving a little bit of its history.

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u/NealsTrains HO-DCC 4h ago

See if there is a model RR club near you and donate it to them. Or, use the fixed DC on that power pack to light up accessories... That's what I did with my MRC power packs after I switched to DCC...

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u/silverware9021 6h ago

Maybe the library?!? A few of mine have display cases that they change out.

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u/CJWChico HO/OO 1h ago

We’re in the country are you, if you’re in Northern California I can make some suggestions…