Upgrading Lionel BW-80

[ChiefEagles]

A GOOD KW will move a lot of trains. The word is GOOD. I have two. Right now with the temp floor layout, I am using only one. Plenty of power [running one conventional and two DCS PS2's, have run two conventional and two PS2's off of it]. I use the little "bricks" like the 80 for powering accessories and etc. Might frind a good one at the next rain show/meet in your area. Good luck.

[ben10ben]

Definitely not a good idea, even if it will work.

The controlling electronics in the BW controller are designed to handle a certain amount of power, probably 5 amps. The 180 watt powerhouse can put out 10 amps. The controller should have its own protection that will prevent anything over 5 amps from flowing through it, but, if it doesn't, you could easily end up with a room full of smoke, or a heaping pile of molten plastic.

[Anonymous]

First off, thanks to everyone who responded to my last posting "Transformer Help". Just one more question. Is it possible to replace the power pack from a BW-80 with a Powerhouse 180? They look the same in terms of dimension, but is it possible to just plug a Powerhouse 180 into the throttle controller of the BW? If not, I think I am going to e-bay for a KW. Thanks.