It is so confusing reading about power supplies - I want to run two separate loops with two separate lionel f3 postwar celebration units. I have one command trainmaster tmcc with one remote.
Do I need two of the power blocks or can it be shared?
Do I need a fuse that will block any shorts from hurting the trains?
Is this the best way Lionel 6-22983: 180 Watt POWERHOUSE Power Supply to power both tracks?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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There are several options available. In a similar setup I use one GW-180’s for each loop. This provides plenty of power for future expansion. The circuit breakers are fast acting and I don’t use additional breakers. I have never had a problem with this setup in 15 years of running trains. The GW-180 may not be the least expensive option, but to me it was worth the investment.
So will the gw-180 be the only thing I need for power?
Right. The GW-180’s, one per loop, plus your command train master and remote are all you need.
If your running strictly command, you can share power from a single transformer. You also don't need the GW-180, but rather the much more reasonably priced Powerhouse 180 brick for strictly command operation.
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