Comments on: Lionel 1033 Transformer Issue https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/lionel-1033-transformer-issue.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lionel-1033-transformer-issue Model railroads and model trains Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Ananda https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/lionel-1033-transformer-issue.html#comment-43555 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:50:00 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5961#comment-43555 You have not indicated as to how many locos you are running as that determines the load on the PS. 18 volts to 6 volts is a very sizable drop. Like mentioned in the above posts, unless you have a short or you are overloading the PS, this should not happen.

]]> By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/lionel-1033-transformer-issue.html#comment-43290 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:46:49 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5961#comment-43290 A transformer’s output voltage decreases as its output current increases. A small drop (eg 10-15%) is normal.

If there is a large voltage drop, you may be taking too much current, or have a wrong connection, or there may be a wire short circuited somewhere.

]]> By: Joe https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/01/lionel-1033-transformer-issue.html#comment-43154 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:05:06 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5961#comment-43154 Hi Rick
Check to see if the U terminal goes out to the center rail
rail. If it does, good. Check out the breaker, if okay, check out the voltage control inside the transformer housing.
Good luck.
J

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