Command environment….Can I operate a double main line usualy running two or three articulated steam engines on one 180w brick connected to my ZW-C?Don't have my inductive amp meter to figure out the wattage requirement using ohms law.Its going to be a nightmare to seperate the two lines into divided power districts.Thanks,Nick
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A PH 180 @ 18 volts is capable of about 10 amps, back that off by 20% and figure you could do 8 amps safely. Lighted passenger cars seem to draw the most current. Usually, once operating most units/locomotives draw less than 3 amps in command mode.
That's a start point for your consideration.
Best wishes with your project.
Mike CT
We run into issues on a single power district with two lighted passenger trains on one power district. I'm talking typically 7 to 9 passenger cars.
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