Problem. I replaced the old rectifier disc with a 10 amp axial silicon diode in my LW transformer. Running PW loco and tender. The old rectifier did work and the whistle sounded similiar to my CW-80. After replacing it with the diode the sound was anemic and the loco would stop as if not enough power. Without the loco on the track the whistle needed the throttle at a higher setting compared to the rectifier disc. As I stated the loco lost all power and the whistle barely sounded even close to a high trottle setting. I did read that most use a 6 amp diode and even higher. I installed it with the red wire from the terminal windings to the anode and the cathode to the switched resister wire. What am I doing wrong?
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