I have a few of these and need your opinions about them. I am not sure of the number (1033/1044 ???). Not at home right now. I used these in the 60's and the cords look ok. Any inherent problems or things I should be aware of? I would use these for very small loops of track (Marx or Postwar engines), and accessories. I get varied opinions locally. I also have some Marx allstate transformers.
Thanks,
Bob
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1033 & 1044 transformers are great, bulletproof all around units. Probably one of the most used transformers out there. I would not hesitate to use them if they check out good. We could not keep them in stock at Milepost during the Holidays. If you are concerned about the cord, I can replace it for you.
Steve
Nothing wrong with either of those numbers for transformers, unless you actually need more power than they can provide. Since many of those transformers are 50 years or even older, I would make sure that the plug in cords are new. The old rubber insulation gets brittle after a while and could short out. New cords are not all that expensive.
Paul Fischer
i have a 1032 and 1033. both work well after all these years. I think the 1032 was the 1946 version of the 1033. The 1032 had 75 watts and the 1033 had 90 watts if memory serves correctly
IMHO, 1033 and 1044 transformers are fairly solid. Aside from needing new cords, sometimes the retainer for the whistle control shaft comes loose, and has to be put back in place. Usually it is rattling around somewhere in the case when that happens.
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