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Reply to "Modern VS Post-War Transformers"

Personally, I think the PW-ZW properly maintained and with added circuit protection can be a very reliable power source.  The lack of a power switch is a non-issue IMO.  My four Lionel Powerhouse 180 transformers do have power switches, but those switches are never used.  I have a master switch that turns off the whole layout, which I highly recommend for any layout, regardless of the vintage of the transformers.  There are any number of sources of greater fire risk than a properly maintained PW-ZW on your layout.

I don't know what UE protection is, but if you're talking about UL, that's no warranty of a solid design that will stand the test of time.

My $0.02

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