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Reply to "ZW-L or CW-80 (new) and accessory transformer?"

Sparty1225,

One last input.  Since you have only Legacy and Lion Chief, why get a transformer that adjusts voltage?*  Instead of paying for a very expensive ZW-L that has more power than you need (yes, it is a great transformer), buy a Legacy Command set.  Then get a PH-180 brick and connect it directly to the track.  You can cut off the plug, or use the TMCC Direct Lockon.  Be advise that if you ever add DCS the Direct Lockon with mess with the DCS signal.

Now you are completely command/control and that PH-180 should provide you with enough power for now.  Buy more as you expand your layout (I have nine).

You still need a less expensive brick with a 14 volt output for your accessories.  I'd stay with the Z-1000 brick as I mentioned above and its 14 VAC output jack will provide plenty of power.  You can find the bricks by themselves for relatively little money.

* There will be folks that say adjusting voltage down to 15/16 volts is better for your engines instead of using a constant 18 volts from the brick.  Your call.  Also, with just a PH-180 connected directly to the track, you will not be able to run conventional.

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