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       Power required
       By: doscai Date: November 5, 2013, 11:27 am
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       I am setting up my O27 train set for the first time since I was
       a kid, but now I have the resources to do it right.  The layout
       I have set up is about 8 ft by 12 ft.  There are 3 loops(50
       straight pieces 35 curved) and 12-14 switches.  I purchased an
       80 watt transformer to power it, but it is clearly not enough.
       I need to know how much power I am going to need before I start
       purchasing more equipment.
       Thanks
       Dave
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       Re: Power required
       By: Oscalerail Date: November 26, 2013, 4:14 pm
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       I would get a ZW. If you have the money and interest in the
       hobby. Personally, I love the MTH z4000. I will refer you to the
       MTH z4000 review on YouTube by oscalerail.
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       Re: Power required
       By: Js gorden Date: December 17, 2013, 4:53 pm
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       How many points are you powering the track at?  Hopefully at
       least three.
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       Re: Power required
       By: djacobsen Date: December 18, 2013, 9:09 am
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       Doscai,
       Check out the following link on "How to Operate Lionel
       Accessories".
       see page 44 to figure out your power requirements:
 (HTM) http://www.slsprr.net/history/1954LionelTrainsAccess.pdf
       Happy Rails.
       Dave
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       Re: Power required
       By: doscai Date: December 18, 2013, 11:52 am
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       Thank you everybody for the responses.  The .pdf provided by
       djacobson was exactly what I have been looking for.  I
       appreciate the advise.
       Dave
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