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Reply to "AC engines on DC powered tracks?"

Postwar engines will run on DC, as the motors are of the ''universal'' AC/DC type.

Whistle tenders cannot run on a DC powered layout, as a DC voltage from the transformer whistle control is used to activate the tender relay to blow the whistle - hence the whistle (or diesel horn) would blow constantly.

The KW transformer rated at 190 watts input power was designed to run 2 trains separately.

 

Larry

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