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Lionel KW Transformer

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Lionel KW Transformer
Posted by jnsap2 on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 5:49 PM
My Lionel KW Transformer will not operate my Lionel Southern Pacific SD-40 in conventional mode. Why? I get the Railsounds when I turn on but no motion. It does fine in TMCC mode . Any ideas are welcomed
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Posted by Chris F on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 9:01 PM
Sounds like the loco still wants to run in command mode. Did you unplug the command base from the power outlet? Disconnecting it from the common terminal sometimes isn't enough.
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Posted by jnsap2 on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:01 PM
Hi thanks for the reply. My layout is 6 X 14 feet with two levels. The upper level is primarily passenger service. One side of the KW is used for that. Occasionally I'll use a TMCC equipped LOCO on the lower level to haul freight. Perhaps the KW is not able to handle that or mine is just too old.
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Posted by jnsap2 on Thursday, January 13, 2005 9:14 PM
Exciting News! You know I did unplug the command base from the outlet. Guess what? It works!! What a sight to behold! That weathered Southern Pacific SD-40 "Warhorse" leading a long line of heavy freight. Those Pullmors chattering over that smooth MAGNE-TRACTION with the Rail Sounds under load. Beautiful! But boy! she sure does pull a lot of AMPs...she has to share the system with something light, otherwise everything running is pulled down. Thanks." Railroading is Fun"

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