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General Lionel & Model Train Discussion => General Model Train Discussions => Topic started by: LocoJoe on December 02, 2017, 04:52:06 pm
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Thanks Larry, appreciate your guidance.
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You can use the 1033 with FasTrack and the LionChief engine.
When you put the LionChief loco in Conventional mode, the transformer throttle varies the speed.
Larry
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First off thanks guys for your helpful suggestions. I already own a 1033 transformer. Can I use the newly restored 1033 transformer with Fast track and a Lion Chief engine? I know there is a switch on the bottom of the Lion Chief engine that you can flip to run in standard mode with a transformer. Will this setup work?
Thanks again,
Joe
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The remote will operate the loco whether the track is powered by AC or DC.
It will operate the train powered by the CW-80.
Larry
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Hello-new bee here
I have a Polar Express kit that Santa brought my grandsons last year.
This year I want to add track and 2 remote control switches. From other posts I see that the wall pack supplied with the kit is iffy power wise and that it has no provision for powered accessories and that a CW 80 is recommended.
So, my question is - can the hand held controller that came with the kit be used with the CW 80 transformer?
If so, any tips I should know?
Thanks muchop
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First thing to do is make sure all the pins on every track are tight and making good contact. Loose pins will cause a drop in power, especially at the point farthest from the transformer.
See here for a video on tightening the pins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH27b0hmkdI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH27b0hmkdI)
For better power distribution, an additional terminal track (or tracks) is advisable.
You can get a larger transformer for your layout, especially if you plan on expanding it. A Lionel CW-80 transformer would be a good unit to upgrade to. The Lionel CW-180 is a hefty transformer that will power a large layout and accessories.
Larry
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I prefer to use a transformer but you can add a terminal track as well.
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I have a Polar Express set that I have expanded to a 4 foot by 12 foot layout. The Lion Chief engine looses steam as it gets to the furthest point from the the track terminal piece. I have three questions: One can I add another track terminal piece with a power supply to the layout, or should I get a larger transformer to power the larger layout? Lastly, what transformer would you recommend? Thanks in advance to anyone who takes this multi part question on.
Joe