Power required

• Power required
  Posted by doscai on 05 Nov, 2013 11:27
• I am setting up my O27 train set for the first time since I was a kid, but now I have the resources to do it right.  The layout I have set up is about 8 ft by 12 ft.  There are 3 loops(50 straight pieces 35 curved) and 12-14 switches.  I purchased an 80 watt transformer to power it, but it is clearly not enough.  I need to know how much power I am going to need before I start purchasing more equipment.
  
  Thanks
  Dave
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Oscalerail on 26 Nov, 2013 16:14
• I would get a ZW. If you have the money and interest in the hobby. Personally, I love the MTH z4000. I will refer you to the MTH z4000 review on YouTube by oscalerail.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Js gorden on 17 Dec, 2013 16:53
• How many points are you powering the track at?  Hopefully at least three.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by djacobsen on 18 Dec, 2013 09:09
• Doscai,
  
  Check out the following link on "How to Operate Lionel Accessories".
  see page 44 to figure out your power requirements:
  
  http://www.slsprr.net/history/1954LionelTrainsAccess.pdf
  
  Happy Rails.
  Dave
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by doscai on 18 Dec, 2013 11:52
• Thank you everybody for the responses.  The .pdf provided by djacobson was exactly what I have been looking for.  I appreciate the advise.
  
  Dave
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