I am going to use Lionel’s TMCC system for a portion of my indoor layout. I have three locos already equipped with the control board and Railsounds. I am considering equipping other locos with the same board and sounds.
The previous owner stated the 180 watt power supply wasn’t enough for more than two locos so equipped. He stated the locos would not maintain the same speed when more than two were running on the track.
Lionel recommends putting multiple 180 watt transformers on separate blocks of track. That doesn’t help much with double or triple heading big diesels, or running several equipped locos separately.
Assuming (cringe) he was correct, I would anticipate needing a power level like the old ZWs had, around 400 watts(?). Other than buying an old ZW, does anyone know of a source for an 18 volt AC transformer with that capacity?
Thanks
Andre’