newby 1015 trasformer question

The 1015 is a very small 45 Watt Transformer capable of about 15-16V output. Unfortunately, they are a very simple transformer - there isn't much that can go wrong that is economically user serviceable. You can try cleaning the coil contact area with some contact cleaner (or something like CRC 2-26) and doing the same with the contact arm.

Unfortunately, it could be possible that the coil is shorted out internally.

Regardless of serviceability, the 1015 is not a serious transformer - if you are in any way thinking of building out an empire, a larger transformer is in order. A LW, KW, or ZW are all good options depending upon your vision.

Lol my vision is at this point to get a train going around the track. Kinda was what I figured with that transformer. Thanks for reply

Just one more question would any of these A LW, KW, or ZW transformers be to much for the ol 1625 like burn something out in it or something like that?

If all you are going to run is your 1625, those transformers are a bit of an overkill. Anything past 12 volts is going to cause the top heavy 0-4-0 to fly off at curves. The 1625 is a difficult locomotive to find and is a collectors item. You don't want to break off the vulnerable marker lights. (if hasn't happened already). The 1015 transformer is better suited for your engine. You will get better fine control at lower speeds.  Are you getting the 7 volt reading with the engine on the track? Usually transformers work or they don't. Only getting half the power that is strange.  I would stick with a lower wattage transformer if your are just going to run your military set.

David7674 posted:

Just one more question would any of these A LW, KW, or ZW transformers be to much for the ol 1625 like burn something out in it or something like that?

I've run my 1625 (and my 1595 set) with all of those - an LW, KW, ZW even a modern CW. In theory you could burn it out if you ran it at 24VAC (the max of all those transformers) but there is no way it would stay on the track.

Yes, the 1015 transformer (and similar small transformers) is more than enough just for that little engine, but usually you don't buy a transformer to match an engine - you buy a transformer to match your layout.

Ok thats what I was wondering the CW-80 Transformer seems like the best replacment. Yes I kinda knew it was a collectors item and surprised myself that I acually got it going was just really dirty just cleaned it up could(probably will) still do a better job at it than I did. Am get 7.6 right at the posts did try resodering some of the attached wire but still getting the same voltage. 

bmoran4 posted:

 

Yes, the 1015 transformer (and similar small transformers) is more than enough just for that little engine, but usually you don't buy a transformer to match an engine - you buy a transformer to match your layout.

Good point

Nothing seems broken just beat up a bit

What did you use for power when you got it running "off the tracks "  ?

Same transformer just one wire on ground and one on roller turned engine upside down. It wants to go sometimes makes one turn just not quite enough juice it seems. 

When on the track

If you have an LHS nearby, you might want to take it there and put it on their test track to make sure the engine is running properly and then make a decision on a new transformer.

In addition to the above, make sure your track is clean and the connections are tight.  Loose and slipping track pins can add resistance and slow your train down at the far end of the oval. 

Mitch