ZW Question

[ADCX Rob]

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.

[gunrunnerjohn]

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.

 

[KRM]

Oh Yeah you will need a Lionel Sound Activation Button  610-5906-001  ( 5906 ) for the Bell on the RailSounds

Kev.

[KRM]

 

Check this thread for how to connect them

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/200892.aspx?PageIndex=2

Kev

[KRM]

Here you go.

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Littelfuse/15KE36CA/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsYiK5PgaDog38p0a8Da%252bhYSQsfo594C0A%3d

 I use one on every track power lockon

Kev

 

[nickaix]

Here ya go:

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/p/185749/2030515.aspx#2030515

 

[dog63026]

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.