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Power required
« on: November 05, 2013, 11:27:06 am »
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.

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Re: Power required
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2013, 04:14:22 pm »
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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Re: Power required
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2013, 04:53:31 pm »
How many points are you powering the track at?  Hopefully at least three.
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Re: Power required
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2013, 09:09:37 am »
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

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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2013, 11:52:18 am »
Thank you everybody for the responses.  The .pdf provided by djacobson was exactly what I have been looking for.  I appreciate the advise.

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