Where do you get those 8 amp fuses, the short thin ones, that go in the lockon wire.
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Radio shack has some but not all. Auto parts stores carry fuses. Electronic stores.
I'll add my request for a good source, perhaps on line? I visited my local auto parts store ysterday and the fuses they have are the right length, but a little too "fat."
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Originally Posted by masco:
Where do you get those 8 amp fuses, the short thin ones, that go in the lockon wire.
I thought the Lionel Lock-on had a circuit breaker. Are you referring to the inline fuses from the Powermaster supply cable.
Originally Posted by Trainman9:
I thought the Lionel Lock-on had a circuit breaker. Are you referring to the inline fuses from the Powermaster supply cable.
Must be, the TMCC Lock-On has no cables, and the PowerHouse supplies don't have in-line fuses. 
I'm not sure how that cable figures in, unless they're using a PW transformer to drive the track.
It is. The PowerMaster cable has an inline fuse.
One also connects the TMCC Direct Lockon to the transormer with such a cable, also fused.
The Lionel product term is "Power Adapter Cable," don't have part # in front of me.
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I had some success today over lunch in finding fuses. Radio Shack had the right size, but maximum of 5 amps. Their part number is 270-1056.
The fuse size is 5x20 mm.
According to the store drawer, 6 amp is also available, but they were out at my location.
On line, I found both 7 and 8 amp in that size at www.newark.com.
I picked up some 5 amp and will see how they do...may limit number of lighted passenger cars if I understand what I have learned on here.
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Digikey has lots in all different sizes, and they offer very cheap shipping and quick delivery. I typically get small orders from them in 2-3 days after order, and the shipping for them can be as low as $2 by USPS First Class Mail. These are all in stock.
