Reply to "Old Lionel ZW Transformer"

Serenska posted:

Would people recommend an 8 amp or 10 amp breaker (or something else) for running two 2-motor postwar trains simultaneously (e.g., a 2343 and a FM Train Master) from the same ZW tap on the same large loop?

I agree that the equipment needs to be protected, but I also wouldn't want the breaker to trip due to the higher load.

Thanks.

Steven J. Serenska

 

Any additional load, e.g. Incandescent lighted passenger cars, accessories that draw current, switches, etc., etc?  Need to include those in the calculation if powered off the same source.  Others will chime in but 10A on each power source would be adequate for most in my opinion