Reply to "using 180 watt bricks and also 80 watt transformers to power lights and acsesseries and signals on a layout"

Why not add an accessory voltage controller to your 180w brick(s). Lionels powerhouses are a ton of power with a super fast acting breaker.

These allow you to set the voltage coming out of the brick.

http://www.lionel.com/products...ntroller-avc-6-14186

https://www.lionelsupport.com/...ents/71-4186-250.pdf

I imagine one brick will power a ton of stuff, sell off what you don't need when you decide what your requirements are.

FWIW,the accessory terminals of your CW -80s can be set to a desired voltage as well.

You'll need a volt meter to check your output when setting the brick / AVC or CW-80 these can be found online and at your local hardware store for $20 or less.

I have this Gardener Bender GTD 311 and it works like a charm:

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