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ZW "Multi-Control" TM Controller problem

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ZW "Multi-Control" TM Controller problem
Posted by Jitney55 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 10:51 AM

I have a Lionel type ZW "multi-control" TrainMaster Controller and Powerhouse transformer set, Lionel # 6-22982, with two 135 watt bricks.  I am operating it in conventional mode, and the track voltage stays on full power on channels B and D, regardless of whether the controlling handles are turned all the way up or down. I have the transformers (bricks) and jumpers plugged in correctly, according to the instructions, and have rechecked the track wiring several times and still cannot get the voltage to come down. I have also tried the  "reset" feature.  Can anyone help?

Thanks, Jitney55

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 11:05 AM

Jitney55 - Welcome to trains.com! Cowboy

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Posted by gunrunnerjohn on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 3:53 PM

Sounds like you need a board repair.  There's a guy, Dale Manquen, in the OGR forum that fixes them, here's his site: TrainFacts

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Posted by Jitney55 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:19 PM

gunrunnerjohn: Thank you very much! Made contact with Dale and we're working on it. Will let you know the outcome - Thanks again!

jitney55

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Posted by gunrunnerjohn on Thursday, May 3, 2012 2:19 PM

Great, hopefully he can bring it back to life.  The symptoms sound like the driver triacs, which I think he has in stock.

 

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