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Question on Lionel's No. 1033 Transformer

On the 1033 transformer, there is a "U" = common terminal (or what I always thought was common), and then A, B, and C "Hot" terminals. On the unit's face plate is:

A-U = 5-16 volts

B-U = 0-11 volts

Using the black lever, one can vary the voltage using the above combos.

However, what does the C-U deliver? I tried a test and it seems to deliver instantaneous power upon moving the lever.

To make this confusing, the instructions state that A-B = 5 volts; B-C = 11 volts; and A-C = 16 volts. Does that infer that C is a common, but than I would've gotten a short when I connected C-U?

What am I missing in understanding this?

Last edited by Paul Kallus
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