For what it is worth...Trying to learn a little about this electricity thing yesterday ... I have the LC+ GP7 (two motors), and LC+ Mikado (one motor), and when I run both the HF clamp-around ammeter says about 1.8 to 2 amps at 18 volts (Z1000) on the main bus connection when both are running 1/3 speed and both smoke units are engaged, each pulling a half dozen cars. If I crank up the speed to almost flying speed I can get 2 amps on the meter.
Also have the LC Pennsylvania Flyer starter steamer, so I jusr ran downstairs for a quick measurement, When I run it alone it registers 0.8 to 1.0 on the ammeter as it runs around the track puffing away and pulling a half dozen decently weighted cars. If my measurement is anywhere near accurate, John's guess was a good one
Not such how accurate this inexpensive meter is but I guess I was surprised at how little current, especially the LC+ seemed to pull.
