Multiple transformers/power supplies

You have a good start.

See Load Calculations knowing that transformers are rated with watts.

See Power for 3 Rail Toy Trains for transformer information.

richboss302,

   You have a good start with the ZW, use the the CW-80 for a street car line or sell it.  Your DCS does not have a transformer, it has a TIU, AIU & a remote control.

When you set your DCS up make sure you have 10 Amp Breakers betwen your ZW and your DCS TIU to safe guard the TIU.  Purchase the OGR DCS Video Guide and Barry's DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd addition Book, watch the OGR video and read Barry's book before you start building your layout, doing so gives you the education needed to build your DCS Layout.  Depending on how much track you plan on using

you may need an additon ZW or KW transformer.  Or if you want to make the investment a Z4K transformer.  After watching the video and doing a little reading in the O Gauge Companion you will understand why.  Your ZW will power quite a bit however.  After you have watched the OGR DCS Video Guide and read some of the Companion Book come back and ask as many questions as needed as you build your layout.

Welcome to the OGR.

PCRR/Dave

My Layout Transformer Controls

Thank you Dave and Susan! I have some reading apparently but if I can understand kVp and mAs and learn how X-rays are produced then I should be able to understand this! Thanks again for the helpful welcome too.

Rich