My R142A subway set is running kinda sluggish. I'm using a Lionel cw-80 transformer. Is there any read on why. And I also can't fire the couplers or do auto mode.
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The CW-80 is at fault. The horn and bell buttons have delayed reactions that prevent it from issuing the half-second timed pulses needed to activate those features.
Try getting an MTH Z-1000. That transformer's horn/bell buttons will output their signals for exactly as long as you press the buttons, allowing you to set modes (as well as take the train out of speed-control mode, which is probably why it's running sluggish)
---PCJ
cool thanks rail ride. and are there are any places that sell the R142A light bulbs cause i need to replace them.
Originally Posted by Pelham6express:
cool thanks rail ride. and are there are any places that sell the R142A light bulbs cause i need to replace them.
Best bet is to get them directly from MTH. Or if you want to pay more any MTH Authorized Service rep can get them for you
cool thanks hey ben its your #1 fan remember me from the greenberg train show in edison and the nj hirailer shows. the kid with the vest. hey wats up man and thanks i will do that.
How are you doing buddy Just got back from a long day at the club
I'm doing great thanks. Going to the green berg show in edison in august. I'm really looking forward to it.
so railride,am i 2 understand ,i need a z-1000 2 run my set?
Whoops...didn't monitor this thread for replies.
Yes, the Z-1000 is what I used to run my subways, and with the exception of the heavier Premier versions, ran two sets hitched together just fine.
---PCJ
