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I have a question if I am going to connect switches not using regular track power should I just use the 14vac accessory on transformer that powers track (SAME GROUND) or use a second transformer and phase them? Can I phase a lionel postwar R transformer and a MRC DUAL POWER together without issue? Thx

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Rob,

   If I was running low voltage switches I would use your method, with many old Lionel switches I want the ability to control the input as required, these old switches draw massive power, and in fact I use one channel of one of my ZW's to make sure they have enough power to work correctly all the time.  I have even replaced the lights with LED's in both switches and the old controllers, in this manner my switches work perfectly thru out the layout.

PCRR/Dave

thanks for the help
Originally Posted by Quizshow904:

... 77w 3 amp. I just want to use them to power accessories and switches. Will it hurt to leave them at full power for several hours?

That brick is really only 40 watts, and it will operate for hours just fine.

 

If you overload it, there is an internal fuse that will blow.  It's replaceable, just not easily.

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