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Multiple transformers/power supplies

R richboss302OGR Forum Member
Hello and new to the hobby, but a quick learner. So I have seen in some of the post I have read that depending on how big your layout is determines how many transformers/power bricks you need to make up power blocks or sections. I am dreaming/planning up a 10' x 20' O gauge layout with Atlas 3-rail track in my enclosed heated/cooled back porch. Um, so what are my concerns regarding multiple transformers, power bricks, etc? I already acquired a refurbished/rebuilt Lionel ZW275 transformer, I have a Lionel CW-80 transformer that came in a new RTR train set recently, and I also have a the basic MTH wireless DCS remote and a power supply?? Can I power multiple sections if need be with the ZW275 along with the Lionel CW-80 transformer and MTH DCS remote and power supply? I have a Lionel postwar 2353 Santa Fe F3 AA Diesels, and two MTH Railking SD70ACe Diesel Loco's, a BNSF and a Heritage Rio Grande UP, both with protosounds 2.0, to go on this layout so far.
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Pine Creek RailroadPine Creek RailroadOGR Forum Member

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

 

 

 

R richboss302OGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by Pine Creek Railroad:

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 give 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

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