I finally got to try out my birthday present from last year. A set of Williams full scale passenger cars. The are meant for o72, however my current loop is a mix of 072 and o42. There is a lot of rolling resistance but it turned out my old T1 was up for the challenge. At least it was until the transformer had enough. Between the resistance, the lights in the cars, and the lights on the o72 switches it was all just too much. Fun while it lasted though.
Fyi this was full throttle with a z1000.
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JHZ,
You are probably close to the limit of the transformer. There are several things you can do. One is to install LED bulbs or LED strips in the passenger cars. This will drastically reduce the amperage draw on the transformer. Second item is the T-1. After you run it for a while, say half an hour or so, does it start to slow down? Do you have to increase the throttle to maintain speed? If so, then the engine needs lubrication, the motor bearings in particular. One has to completely disassemble it to get at the bearings. I recommend greasing with Red-N-Tacky, which you can find in a tube at an automotive store. the tube will last a life time. Be sure to do both bearing sets and the gear box. Lastly, consider a larger transformer, or a second transformer. I note you have a second train in the background. Running both at the same time with that transformer will push it over the limit.
Chris
LVHR
The other train is powered by a second transformer. The lights are a big issue for sure but the drag of these big Williams cars have way more drag then I'm used to. The T1 is actually in really good shape. You can grease it without total disassembly.There are plugs on the bottom you take out to add grease.
I would like to get some replacement bulbs for the switches as they would be simple to change.
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