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       #Post#: 2497--------------------------------------------------
       transformador
       By: gabrielr Date: September 27, 2020, 6:38 pm
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       Hello, I am requesting help for speed of a transformer, I bought
       a Lionel locomotive and the transformer only has a speed of 20
       volts AC, I would like to set speeds but I don't know how to do
       it, if you could help me I would be grateful
       Gabrielr
       
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       #Post#: 2498--------------------------------------------------
       Re: transformador
       By: TrainLarry Date: September 28, 2020, 12:18 am
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       Welcome to the forum!
       Transformers have voltage outputs.
       What Lionel locomotive do you have, and what transformer do you
       have?
       It sounds like you have a regular transformer with one output,
       and not a transformer for Lionel trains. A Lionel transformer
       has a variable output, allowing you to control the speed.
       You need a Lionel transformer and the necessary adapter to plug
       into your electrical outlets. Good, used Lionel transformers and
       other trains and equipment can be found on the online auction
       sites.
       Larry
       #Post#: 2499--------------------------------------------------
       Re: transformador
       By: gabrielr Date: September 28, 2020, 5:49 pm
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       Hi Larry bought a lionel # 8902 locomotive with a plastic shell,
       but I don't know what voltage to apply if AC or DC, please tell
       me that.
       Thank you
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       #Post#: 2500--------------------------------------------------
       Re: transformador
       By: TrainLarry Date: September 28, 2020, 11:49 pm
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       The Lionel #8902 locomotive is a DC locomotive, and needs a DC
       power supply.
       Lionel has vintage DC controllers such as this.
 (HTM) https://www.ebay.com/c/1724622794
       A more powerful modern unit such as this one can also be used if
       you plan on expanding your empire with DC locomotives.
 (HTM) https://www.amazon.com/Model-Rectifier-Corporation-AMPAC-Controller/dp/B00CTMBM6I/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=LGB+Train+Transformer&qid=1601353660&sr=8-2
       If you want to expand your empire, you will be limited in the
       Lionel engines you can run with DC power, as most run on AC
       power. You would have to disconnect any whistle or horn relays
       on AC powered locos, as they are triggered by DC.
       It would be recommended that you take your loco to a Lionel
       service station or a local electronics repair person, and
       request that a full wave bridge rectifier be installed. This way
       the loco will run with any Lionel AC transformer. It would run
       in only one direction with no reverse. If you want reverse
       capability, an electronic reverse unit would need to be
       installed instead, such as this one.
 (HTM) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lionel-Parts-610-8719-103-electronic-E-unit-board/333725834824?hash=item4db39c1e48:g:U9kAAOSwsdtd-8kO
       Larry
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