Phasing multiple types and brands of transformers together question.

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Greetings all.

In the past, thanks to forum members & Marty E’s excellent guide to phasing, I accomplished phasing a Lionel KW and a 1033 together. Now as my layout has grown, I need to add several more transformers to he fold. In total it’s the KW and 1033, a CW-80, a 135 watt powerhouse brick, and an American Flyer 4B 100 watt transformer. The 1033 & the 4B for accessories, the others are for track.

My question is- can I use any of the transformers as the master to phase all the others to, or should I specifically use one of the newer transformers that have a polarized plug as the master, since they can’t be simply plugged in the opposite way? Guess it’s a 6 of one, half dozen of another question, but I’m looking for the most streamlined way to go about it.

Thanks everyone!

Tom

2/6/2012:41 PM

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