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I am using the Lionel 180 watt powerhouse (6-22983) as the power source to remotely control the speed/direction/whistles/bells of my conventional Lionel locomotives, using the Cab1L. However, I want to feed a constant current, approximately 12-14 volts, to the signals and lights that are triggered from insulated track sections by passing trains. I was able to do this with my old KW transformer by providing a reduced but constant "A" or "B" current from the "D" post rather than powering these accessories from the variable track current that powers the locomotives. I have identified the "A" side of the new powerhouse. So I am looking for suggestions to reduce this 18 volt current feed to 12-14 volts. Is there a component that could be wired in series between the powerhouse and the power feed to the lights and signals?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by VegasTrains:

Is there a component that could be wired in series between the powerhouse and the power feed to the lights and signals?

Thanks!

Sure, there are several off-the-shelf items that will work -

 

-a BW(80 watt) transformer controller

-a GW(180 watt) transformer controller

-a 12885(40 watt) transformer controller

-a MTH Z500, Z750, or Z1000 controller

 

Any of these can be connected to the brick output and phased for use with your signals.

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