@Sparty1225 posted:I agree with your posts and why I’m contemplating the ZW. just not sure I really need it. Will a cw 80 be enough for track power and accessory power running one mayybee two trains with smoke units on. Led lighting for the most part.
I didn't (and still don't) really need the ZW-L either. Heck, an MTH Z-4000 probably still would have been more than sufficient for my needs. But on the other hand, had I gave in and went with a Z-4000, I'm pretty sure I'd still be wanting the ZW-L. I love that thing. Absolutely NO regrets whatsoever!!!
I can run 2 = LC+ steam engines, smoke on, each pulling full passenger consists, complete with power-hungry incandescent lighting, all 8 of my powered switches with their incandescent bulbs on, several signal and light accessories with their incandescent bulbs all lit up, and the unit doesn't even get warm. I'm not anywhere close to its limits.
My personal experience with the CW-80: A really nice little transformer, but more than one train and/or more than an accessory or two and you will quickly be reaching the limits of its output.
