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Dwayne BOGR Forum Member

Will the Lionel ZW-L transformer work as my power source for a Tortoise switch machine? For some reason I am having problems......Everything seems to be wired correct. Thanks for any help!

3/29/198:03 PM

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Fred BrenekOGR Forum Member

Pretty sure Tortoise switch machines run on DC. At least they did when I was in HO.

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Dave_COGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

They work with 12v or slightly less DC. You can use a rectifier to convert the AC power to D.C. A transformer for HO trains or a simple wall wart is sometimes all that's needed. A large layout you would probably best off getting a decent size D.C. power supply. This can be useful as you can power lighting off it as well.

scale railOGR Forum Member

Instructions say it will not work with AC. Don

clem kOGR Forum Member

From the Tortoise instruction sheet included with switch machines.

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Bill WebbOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

We are using a 12 volt DC wall wart, less than $10 on Amazon, and it powers 20 tortoises with no problem.

Dwayne BOGR Forum Member

Thanks for your help everyone!

3/29/1910:37 PM

Dewey TrogdonOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Also using an old 12VDC wall wart for 17 Tortoise machines.

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