will some engines draw more power than others? Will engine A run "easy breezy and fast" while others struggle on the same track/transformer/power?
675 vs an old Marx 500, vs GG1? Seems like each has it's own personality. thoughts please?
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No power is not standard. Some engines have open frame AC motors, some DC can motors. Some older engines may have 2 motors vs 1. Lots of variables. Some engines have smoke units which pull more current.
The newer DC Can motors will draw less current than their AC PullMor type counterparts.
I have locomotives that draw from around 1/2 an amp to the Vision Line Big Boy, I've seen that hit a bit more than four amps with everything running and pulling 20 PFE reefers.
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