I have a Lionel Polar Express Lionchief set with a Lionel CW80 transformer. I noticed the other day that the hookup wires to the track from the transformer had melted the insulation on the wires following a derailment.
Is this a case of the hookup wires being undersized? I believe they are 20 gauge wire. Or is this an issue with the transformer not tripping fast enough?
In any case, I'm heading out to pick up a heavier gauge wire today. Is 16 gauge appropriate? This is only one train on a small, holiday layout.