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Transformer problems
Craig is having transformer problems and wants to hear from anyone who has experience solving transformer problems:
“I have an old Lionel RW type g transformer. Whether I use the U-A or U-B connections, the train only gets power when I press the ‘whistle’ button. All of the connections have power, based on my voltometer readings. Any suggestions from your readers would be appreciated.”
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Did you check for voltage at the track with a locomotive sitting on the track? I am only speculating, but I am wondering if the voltage measured is not just leakage through the transformer. A good example would be a dead battery that will read 12 Volts, but go to zero Volts once a load (light bulb) is connected to it.
Then when you press the whistle button a
“good” voltage is applied to the rails.
Good luck.