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Dear ChiefEagles, if you have scanned the manual for the ZW I would most appreciate
an email copy of it. I have attempted obtaining one from Lionel without sucess.
Hopefully, hankcat. Email: hcatt88@optonline.net
Lionel Type KW transformer:
See chart: http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/cd/transfmr/ps6.pdf
See entire page: http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=630
See http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=657
Many thanks for the assist. hankcat
hankcat Dear ChiefEagles, if you have scanned the manual for the ZW I would most appreciate an email copy of it. I have attempted obtaining one from Lionel without sucess. Hopefully, hankcat. Email: hcatt88@optonline.net
Emailed you copies of 1033, KW and ZW. Should be able to print from email. Sorry for the delay, just looked at the topic. Been on the IL's run most of the Christmas holidays. Let me know if that did not get through.
spankybirdAs stated above the ‘U’ is common and should be connected to the outside rails The ‘A’ and ‘B’ is variable 6-20 volts (to run the trains) The ‘U’ and ‘D’ is fixed at 20 volts The ‘U’ and ‘C’ is fixed at 6 volts The ‘C’ and ‘D’ is fixed at 14 volts tom
Thanks! This thread is helpful to me since im getting one for christmas. If I still screw it up its my fault.
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Lionel KW, a great transformer. I had one as my primary source of power for almost 30 years until a couple of weeks ago when I purchased an MTH Z-4000. My KW was free, all I had to do was get a replacement for one of the speed control handles and both control nobs and an original whistle lever. Then I had the Trading Post Train Shop in Cleveland check it to make sure it was electronically sound. About ten years ago I had to have the power cord replaced because mine became badly cracked.
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Frank, thank you for the PDF files received all. Also a thank you to all for the kind responses and guidance. hankcat (Hank)
Yes, the KW is underated as it and the 1033 are the only two postwar Lionel transformers that will give you a zero starting voltage.
Spanky's info is correct BUT if you use the C post as your common ground, then you can use C-A or C-B to get 0-14 volts to the track. For the fixed voltages using the C as common, D gives 14 volts fixed and U gives 6 volts fixed.
While most modern transformers give you a zero starting point, they usually go up to 18 volts on the high side. When running basic DC can motored locos with electronic reverse units (or allowing kids to run the trains), I can suggest no better transformers than the KW or the 1033 because of their low starting voltage and limited high side.
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Hi I also just acquired a Lionel trainmaster KW Transformer and the american flyer train set to go with it. I am completely in the dark as to how to set it up. I would love to get the instructions e-mailed to me if possible. Thanks
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The transformer does not have the letters abcd etc, on the posts. Thanks
It should, if it's a KW... the terminals should be labeled like this:
Use A & U to get your trains running, with a variable 6-20 volts.
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