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Re: engine power and matching to transformer
« on: December 18, 2014, 05:17:53 am »
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Do not worry about power draw of your locomotives. Most transformers can handle a 2 motor locomotive with no problem.

The larger diesel engines such as the F3's, FM Tainmaster, and the electrics such as the GG1's will have 2 motors. A look at the specs of the locomotive on Lionels' website will tell you if an engine is dual motored.

Power is rated in watts, which is the product of volts x amps.

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