trainroomgary posted:I run a Lionel ZW-C / Four Lionel Bricks / Why - Runs all the new stuff and old stuff, 180 Watts for each main line. See the wiring diagram below.
Gary - This is what works on my layout.
Still confused as to why you need all that "stuff" to run a simple circle of track.
I am wondering if anyone collects transformers since there are such a wide variety of them
Bob C.
handyandy posted:trainroomgary posted:I run a Lionel ZW-C / Four Lionel Bricks / Why - Runs all the new stuff and old stuff, 180 Watts for each main line. See the wiring diagram below.
Gary - This is what works on my layout.
Still confused as to why you need all that "stuff" to run a simple circle of track.
I think that's supposed to be representative... ( There's a bit of text saying the circle represents 4 mainlines and 8 sidings. )
Robert Coniglio posted:I am wondering if anyone collects transformers since there are such a wide variety of them
Bob C.
I think some people actually do, in fact. Or at least collect them alongside normal equipment...
As form me, my favorite transformer, long before I got one, was the Lionel ZW.
It has a fantastic retro-futuristic appearance, it's huge, it's got 4 handles, It feels fantastic in the hand. The CW-80s I used to use have been retired to accessory power.
Second favorite would be the LW, also for it's retro-futuristic appearance.
I do not own a LW, but I do have a ZW. In excellent shape expect for the slightly worn nameplate, and one of the U posts is dead. Fortunately, the U posts are connected internally, so it hasn't been too much of an issue.
I'm gonna have to say Optimus Prime.
I have been reading my recently acquired collection of CTT magazines from #1 on up. In the Jan.1999 there is a big article on Lionel transformers. I don't know if the author collects but seems to know a lot about them.
I don't have a collection of them but this old Lionel transformer would have been used back in the day to be disguised in a Lionel/Ives Power station tinplate building.
Choo Choo Charlie posted:The Lionel LW transformer is a best buy at 125 watts (output).
125 input. It is about the same as a CW on the output(80 watts).
chrislonero
quite an unusual looking item
Bob C.
Our first train was a Lionel 318E bought used in 1937. All I can remember about the transformer was that it looked big, was dark with perforated sides for cooling. Very intimidating. I think, but not sure, it had a handle that contacted brass buttons for contacts. Our Xmas trains ended shortly after WW II when we moved in to a 4 room 3rd floor apartment, 2 adults, 3 kids and a dog. The Standard gauge survived though, I still have it.
ADCX Rob posted:Choo Choo Charlie posted:The Lionel LW transformer is a best buy at 125 watts (output).
125 input. It is about the same as a CW on the output(80 watts).
I have to ask - Are the ratings of other Lionel postwar transformers, such as 90 watts for a 1033 or 275 watts for a ZW, also input wattage? If so, is the output power also only about 64% of input as on the LW?
Pete
Yes.
I have a Rowi 400 watt Transformer:
and Two Z4000:
I was contemplating the New Lionel ZWII but The MTH ones I got f or a good price and I can hook up the wireless conventional controller to each one!
And for repairs I have these two MRc transformers:
interesting
PW ZW. Power to the people. Well, electric power to 3 rail toy trains anyway.
This is one I collected for free. I don't know if it works, don't even want to try it! LOL
It looks like something Dr. Frankenstein would have used in his experiments. All it needs is a "Jacob's Ladder."
"Quick, Igor, set it to step 6 before the next bolt of lightening hits!"
I like my MTH Z4000. Had it for years and never had a problem with it.
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