Does anyone have a recommendation for "off the shelf" or homemade TVS? I want to use my old vintage 1950 Lionel ZW to run a modern Lionel train with Railsounds.
Here ya go:
http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/p/185749/2030515.aspx#2030515
Here you go.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Littelfuse/15KE36CA/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsYiK5PgaDog38p0a8Da%252bhYSQsfo594C0A%3d
I use one on every track power lockon
Kev
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Check this thread for how to connect them
http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/200892.aspx?PageIndex=2
Oh Yeah you will need a Lionel Sound Activation Button 610-5906-001 ( 5906 ) for the Bell on the RailSounds
Kev.
I'd not only consider the TVS, but also a fast acting circuit breaker or fuse to protect that locomotive. IMO, the best place for a TVS to protect modern locomotives is inside the locomotive directly across the track pickups. Whenever I have to do other work inside one of mine, I install a TVS as well.
I'd not only consider the TVS, but also a fast acting circuit breaker or fuse to protect that locomotive...
The damage is already done by the time any circuit breaker reacts. The TVS will do the job, the breaker would be superfluous. Don't bother with the breaker if your only concern is the on board electronics and your transformer's breaker is functioning properly.
Rob
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