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CharlieS posted:

I think the American Flyer 30B is a nice transformer. It has a couple of features that Lionel transformers lack:
dead man's handles
A.C. meters
Separate circuit breakers for each handle
Power switch.

The one drawback for Lionel operators is the lack of whistle controls.

For those not familiar with the 30B and other transformers with that style handle:
The handle can be used in dead man mode, where the operator has to hold the handle down to get power. Or the handle can be locked in place so the operator does not have to hold it. 
So long as the handle is engaged, there is some voltage going to the track. One has to release the handle to completely turn off the power.

 I am not certain how much more power it has than a ZW though. There is a lot of air space in that 30B case.

The American Flyer 22090 claims 350 watts. It has two physical transformers in one case. But unlike Lionel's TW, it is a two train transformer, on physical transformer per train. It is a totally different style, no dead man's handles or meters.

Just a word of caution: It can be tricky to remove the cover without damaging the wires that go to the meters.
If I recall correctly, the wires are just pigtails from the meter. I had one break off as I removed a cover carelessly, killing the meter.

You are a very brave man, Charlie, to ever remove the cover of the awesome 30B with Dead Man’s Throttle!

I will donate mine to Sing Sing Prison if NY State ever resumes capital punishment.

LOL

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