I have 2 old PH-1 Lionel Powerhouse transformers which I will not need for track power. I was thinking about using one to power all my DZ-1000 switch machines and the other for LED lighting. The PH-1 Powerhouse is rated at output 18VAC, 7.3A (131.4 watts). Is there a resistor I could buy to safely drop the voltage to 14VAC recommended for DZ-1000 switch machines? Is there a converter circuit (bridge rectifier + resistor) I could buy to change the output to 4.5VDC and handle the 131.4 watts output?
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