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postwar transfomer instructions

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postwar transfomer instructions
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 19, 2005 10:20 AM
Where can I find instructions for postwar transformers?
I have ones ranging from 1099 to zw and do not have any idea how to wire posts for proper usage....
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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, September 19, 2005 10:25 AM
Try http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/ and go to the Library for links to PW repair manuals (which is a source for externak wiring also) and manuals. Be aware that there web site access is a bit slow, even if you have a broadband connection.

Regards,
Roy

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 7, 2005 1:40 AM
Is there not a way to print any of the information from that site out?
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Posted by Chris F on Friday, October 7, 2005 10:35 AM
Alternately, you could purchase Greenberg's book on servicing Lionel Postwar products (this book is the basis for the information shown on Olsen's site):

http://store.yahoo.com/kalmbachcatalog/10-8160.html

(also available from Amazon or (usually) from your local train dealer)

Generally, single-throttle transformers (e.g., 1044, LW) use terminal A as the common terminal (to outside track) and multi-throttle transformers (e.g., KW, ZW) use terminal U as the common. However, the choice of common and hot terminals often determines the range of train operating (variable) voltage, and the specific fixed voltage(s) available, if any. The book can really help here.

I couldn't find a reference to a 1099 transformer in my books. Could it be a 1044?

BTW, [#welcome] to the Forum!

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