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Posted by rrlineman on Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:02 AM

use a cord that is listed as a 18-2 wire gage. also use only the 2 wire types, not the 3 wire types. a good 100 watt or better gun and electrical solder and you ready to go.

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Posted by cwburfle on Monday, December 7, 2015 4:03 AM

I use the replacement cords that are now sold by L&L Model Train Restoration. But honestly, it's just a matter of convenience. The cords are black, have a nice plug, and pre-tinned ends.
I think Home Depot carries something similar.

As already mentioned, cutting the end from an extension cord words too.

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, December 6, 2015 9:45 PM

RT good thing this was not your question. I would have told you to buy a toaster and cut the cord off, then throw the toaster away...LOL

Actually I do cut the cords off of things that we throw away. Always have a few around that way..Providing they are still good of course....S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, December 6, 2015 9:10 PM

What SJ said is what a lot do I do over kill thou I goto Wall-Mart they have 2 and 3 prong cord all ready made up kinda heavy duty side for about $6 - $ 10 all depends what you want. 

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, December 6, 2015 8:51 PM

Any box store would carry A/C wire. If all else fails buy a GOOD 6 foot extension cord and cut the female end off.

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, December 6, 2015 7:49 PM

Up to you as to how many you want??

Many other places to.

 

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1033 Cord
Posted by tinplatacis on Sunday, December 6, 2015 7:02 PM

I have my great uncles 1033 transformer, and used to use it to run his old trains. However, the cord has frayed such that both wires come into contact with the shell of the transformer and shorts out my house. Does anyone know where I can get a new cord?

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