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       #Post#: 2227--------------------------------------------------
       Transformer seems to show very low output
       By: amz Date: December 1, 2019, 1:14 pm
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       A friend has perma-lent me his Lionel set, which I'm trying to
       set up for my grandchild.  TW transformer.  Engine runs
       moderately well on some of the track, stalls on other parts.  So
       I assume I've got voltage drops and want to test the track.  But
       my voltmeter shows less than one volt output directly from the A
       and U posts (and trying the voltmeter both ways), even at
       maximum.  I've tried the voltmeter on two 1.5 batteries in
       series and it shows 3 volts, so I don't think it's the meter.
       But the train seems to be running too well to be getting less
       than a volt.  Any thoughts?  Thank you.
       #Post#: 2229--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformer seems to show very low output
       By: TrainLarry Date: December 1, 2019, 3:42 pm
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       You need to set your meter to read AC voltage, which is what
       transformers output. Batteries are DC voltage, and that is what
       your meter is set to read right now.
       You need to add more lockons at various points on your layout
       wired to each other ("daisy chained") with heavy gauge wire to
       eliminate voltage drops. Make sure your main power feed from
       your transformer to track is using heavy gauge wire also.
       Larry
       #Post#: 2230--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformer seems to show very low output
       By: amz Date: December 2, 2019, 8:05 am
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       Yes, sorry.  I don't know why I assumed it was so clear it
       should be DC, without even reading into it.  It now reads fine.
       Thank you.
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