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The layout itself won't draw all that much current. <br /> <br />For arguement's sake, lets suppose that: <br /> <br />You're running 10 locomotives at a time, each pulling 20 lighted passenger cars..... <br /> <br />10 X 3/4 amp + 200 X 30 miliamps = 7.5 amps + 6 amps = 13.5 amps @ 14 VDC (DCC) Lets further suppose that you've run streets all over and have street lights running to give you another 5 amps of current at 12 VDC. So far you're up to 189 + 60 = 249 watts. Throw in a few inefficiencies and you're up to 300 watts. No big deal. <br /> <br />The support stuff in the room is what'll draw the current. Lighting? I've got 4 light fixtures, each with two 60 watt bulbs on a dimmer switch. That's 480 watts. If or when I want more lighting, THAT's where the load will be on my layout. <br /> <br />Heaters and AC units are even worse. <br /> <br />Mark in Utah
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