Lionel CW-80 80-Watt Transformer
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As for my CW 80, it also buzzes and I find it annoying, but it To use it properly, I find that it is best to wait at least 20 seconds after plugging it in. It is often the case that the whistle or bell push buttons won't function properly if used immediately! The noise of the unit will let you know when it is on when you leave the home, if you leave it plugged in and leave the room. When I am not using something, I like to unplug it. The CW 80 does what it is supposed to do, for the most part. You may be interested in getting the MTH Z 1000 if you ever contemplate getting a second power supply. You're on a train. Take it easy. The following is in the words of Tom
I can see that you would need a power converter to convert the 220volts you have to the 110volts the transformer requires.
The answer is yes and no. If you want to use a bell, a whistle/horn, and some engine sounds, you can use it. Nevertheless, there are some advanced protosounds for which you require either a DCC controller or some other system to function. Thank you for your help
If it does it, it means the transformer detected a short. Try it without changing anything (not even the wires) and see if it works. In addition, make sure to connect only a couple pieces of track at a time and see if any pieces of track are shorted. As with the train cars, you can do it one at a time. That way, you will be able to see where any shorts are. It depends on the model you have, but your old transformer may not detect a short. If this is the case, then it is best to check to find out if there is a short since your old transformer will burn out slowly if there is You can ask us any question, regardless of the outcome of the event. Sheldon "HOBBYSPEED" Shawn
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I bought this for Christmas 2015, but the transformer died after a few days of use with the green light not working. It is difficult to contact Lionel for repair and you need to stay on the phone for a long time. Lionel was using triangle-headed tamper screws so I could not open the unit to repair it. I believe a fuse inside blows, but the unit is too strange to open for repairs. According to Lionel, use and throw are his favorites. The product is terrible and the customer service is poor.
After one year and one month of use, this item failed to hold up to even the most experienced, adult model train collector and operator, who has been a model train user for 50 years. I actually ordered it as a replacement for the first one, which broke in only three An annual warranty is all that is offered. It is a shame Lionel was able to produce such a shoddy Model trains are a high quality product and Lionel is supposed to be a leader in that field, but this disrespectfully targets model train collectors and fans. Eliel has disappointed its customers, who have only the option of purchasing an extremely expensive product that most simply cannot afford. You should not waste your money on this piece of garbage.
I am nbsp Ok so I purchased this 2 years ago and had it powering a few accessories up to now. My final decision was to solder some 12 gauge (not the 22 gauge they suggest. ) from the CW80 to the track (bad decision). In less than a second after I pushed the power all the way up, the CW80s fan started whirring and then suddenly I was left with a dead transformer. After seeing that the inside of it had broken, I decided to use a 10 amp 250 volt fuse (a lot bigger one) and soldered it in its place. As it turned out, I put it back together and it worked. Buying a used one would be more cost-effective than spending 200 bucks on.
In comparison to the original power supply for my Lionel train set, this one produces up to 20 watts more power. There are probably three times as many wires in this power supply than there were on the original power supply, so it is much easier to control for kids. Because the green indicator light flashes when it detects short circuits caused by trucks jumping the rails, it is extremely useful for detecting such occurrences.
It replaced the original transformer that came with the set (which lasted for two years and could only be used during In the two years following the second holiday season that the transformer was used, it has become faulty and needs replacing. The second one is not on the way. It's clear from the record that Lionel has had bad luck with transformers in the past.
There is a difference between a silent and a humming or vibrating system. The unit is very well made and it Every day, mine are in use. Please note The unit is completely silent when it is not in use My requirements for displaying train cars are shown below. Please note It is possible for some units to cause a slight vibration or hum My backup train set has a vibrating and humming sound, but they are perfectly fine for kids running the train. The last quiet one I had I had to return because I needed a new The hum or vibration you will feel won't even be noticeable if you get one that has it, and it will still be fine if you don't.
Last Christmas, it seemed to work fine. In the past, I've put it away and it worked for a few days, then it There is no movement when the train's lights go on. The fact that I pulled my 40+ year old transformer out of the closet and it still works, but this brand new one breaks down after a year is astounding to me.
It is possible to run more than one LionCheif train at once this way. Even though I had trouble getting three trains to run, I am thrilled to have two I bought this for my 8 year old son, and despite the fact that it was more expensive than I anticipated, I am satisfied with my Other reviewers who complained about it being noisy must have a very old unit, as this model is very am not even sure that it makes any sense, to be completely.
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