track power to switch power

If your using fastrack switches your fine.

I've been powering 7 of them with a brick at full voltage for a dozen years.

I'm up to my wiring switch #9 (of 22 DZ1000 switch motors). My choice of power is the programmable accessory output of a CW-80. The LEDs on the switches use squat for power. Since I'm only switching one at a time, the overall power requirements are VERY low.

The PH-180 has a ton more power than you need. But, it will work. The 35W Lionel Accessory Transformer should be more than enough.

If you are using O22 switch tracks, 18 volts may be on the high side for the lamps.  However, if the switch tracks are older ones, they may need more power to operate well.  In that case, you won't need to wire the fixed voltage plugs.  

Gilly@N&W posted:

I'm up to my wiring switch #9 (of 22 DZ1000 switch motors). My choice of power is the programmable accessory output of a CW-80. The LEDs on the switches use squat for power. Since I'm only switching one at a time, the overall power requirements are VERY low.

The PH-180 has a ton more power than you need. But, it will work. The 35W Lionel Accessory Transformer should be more than enough.

Yes I use the  35W for all my lights and works great...Thanks.

Dan Padova posted:

If you are using O22 switch tracks, 18 volts may be on the high side for the lamps.  However, if the switch tracks are older ones, they may need more power to operate well.  In that case, you won't need to wire the fixed voltage plugs.  

I have 5 Fastrack switches on this 4x8 layout.   I'll post a picture of it this afternoon..

Dougie,

   You will have plenty of power, the FTCC Switches are low voltage and run on minimal track power, even back to back to back you should have no problems.  

PCRR/Dave

So here is my 4x8 layout that I built on a table that I also built.  There is a half inch foam board that is fit into the the framing.  When I get tired of it I can take it all down, replace the base foam board and start over...enjoy..