As usual Rob your recommendations are spot on, right down to phasing the CW80 last. The CW did indeed require flipping the plug, as its polarized plug put it out of phase with the other 4 transformers. Taking a tip from your playbook, I just used a dremel to sand down the polarized side and easily insert in the power strip.
I must have the original version of the CW with none of the improvements, as it reads 19.2 volts across A and U even when the throttle lever is closed. Found this article explaining it, but my electrical comprehension is borderline when reading something so expertly technical. It’s probably a moot point anyway since my CW only exists to power a short bump & go trolley line with no accessories or switches. 
One more quick question, does an original TMCC command base and trainmaster need phasing attention, since they use U common, or is this irrelevant for this discussion?
Thanks again!
Tom
