i WAS AT A show yesterday in central New Jersey, and saw a V transforner on a a table for a price I couldn't make out. When i inquired, the guy whose table it was said I think it says 40.00, but i have a bunch at home--take it for 25.00, so I did--I thought a cheap price for 170 watts.
When I got home, and googled V transformer, I found a discussion which I followed, but was puzzled by. An obviously knowledgeable guy wrote a post comparing the V to a KW. The KW has about the same wattage rating, but as he asserted, has max voltage output of 20 volts. Knowing that ACpower is approx equal to volts times amps, he calculated more amps for the KW because of a lower voltage range. Then he went on to say because of that , the V can be "wimpy" as a source of electricity.
I only want to run a double motored 2343 and perhaps a 773 or 736 or turbine, plus some lit passenger cars.
My switches are mostly Ross, so dont have lights, and half of my switch controls are the dual controlers which come with 1122 027 switches. And all that is run on a seperate circuit, from the same transformer.
Am I going to be disappointed? This is only a short term fix while my ZW is out for some maintenance.
Will you be disappointed? I doubt it, but you will have to try it and see. Please check the power cord for cracks or damage before you plug it in. I'd also suggest checking for A.C. leakage, and that the circuit breaker functions.
I have two Vs on my 8X20 layout. I run my MTH RK M1a and some acessories with one, and two Pre/Postwar steamers and acessories withthe other. They have more than enough power for me. You'll like yours.
Dave
It's a TOY, A child's PLAYTHING!!! (Woody from Toy Story)
You may have enough power for short term but the Greenberg's price guide lists the Lionel V transformer as 150 watts not 170.
Lee Fritz
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