How would 3 cw-80 be wired to run trains on a O ga 3 tube layout? Phasing etc.
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First list the date codes including if they are prefixed by a G. They are located on the underside of the base.
Yes, that's the date in the lower right corner. 1005, Oct 2005. That CW-80 is from the early batch which has the A and B terminals connected together...instead of the more recent commoning of the U terminals. That will be important for the wiring. You will have to check what the others are before connecting them up and phasing them.
Generally, we connect the commoned U terminals to the outside rails. In the case of the early CW-80s we would connect the Aand B terminals to the outside rail and the U terminal of the A side to the center rail as the adjustable voltage.
If the early CW-80s were in any way probablimatic like loud fan, or other, Lionel was replacing them with new ones by simply cutting the cord off and sending that in.
Originally Posted by dgauss:
WHY are you wasting your time/effort with these. If you are serious, consider the big Lionel or better yet, MTH Z-4000. 
So three little boys can each have a trans. I already have them.
Originally Posted by cjack:
Yes, that's the date in the lower right corner. 1005, Oct 2005. That CW-80 is from the early batch which has the A and B terminals connected together...instead of the more recent commoning of the U terminals. That will be important for the wiring. You will have to check what the others are before connecting them up and phasing them.
Generally, we connect the commoned U terminals to the outside rails. In the case of the early CW-80s we would connect the Aand B terminals to the outside rail and the U terminal of the A side to the center rail as the adjustable voltage.
If the early CW-80s were in any way probablimatic like loud fan, or other, Lionel was replacing them with new ones by simply cutting the cord off and sending that in.
How long will they (lionel) do that?
Don't know. It was kind of a non-warranty warranty. The approach is to call their customer number and ask for their help pointing out what you're wanting to do and if there is an issue with them.
if you use these, they work fine...if they work fine. We just need to know what they are so we can connect them properly.
Is this going to be three separate loops or three separate blocks?
Originally Posted by cjack:
Don't know. It was kind of a non-warranty warranty. The approach is to call their customer number and ask for their help pointing out what you're wanting to do and if there is an issue with them.
if you use these, they work fine...if they work fine. We just need to know what they are so we can connect them properly.
I will keep you up to date...thanks for your help
Originally Posted by cjack:
Is this going to be three separate loops or three separate blocks?
Blocks, this will be a layout( 4x8) to teach respect. Then I will start working on the bigger one. Two very active 3yr old twin boys and a 9yr old special needs boy will use it with guidance. Thanks
Like cjack says, confirm the output terminal configuration on the CW's and you should be good to go.
3 loops on a 4 x 8, one will have to be 027, 027 curves and O 031 and 042
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