ZW Problem

Classic Trains General Discussion
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I think I posted this in the wrong section…

I have a Post War ZW, KW and RW for my layout. The ZW controls the track. The track contains 13 Switches and about 256 feet of Gar Graves track. The transformer is connected at various points in the track. My Kw and RW run the accessories. The ZW is connection to a Command Base and runs Command Control with the Cab1. I have recently noticed that after just a short amount of time, the ZW gets really hot to the touch. The other transformers do not. Also, I have noticed the track power has become a bit weaker due to a recent addition of track.

Is there anything wrong with my ZW? Am I demanding too much from this one ZW? If so, should I purchase another and put them in phase? I read a little about in phase and know little about it. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

M

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proactive. you’d get better responses from the ‘Classic Toy Trains’ forum. This one deals with full sized railroads. You’re not the first one by far to end up here when they wanted the other.

Good luck in your quest. I am still using a 60 year old Lionel transformer that I mounted a full wave rectifier on so I can use it also on HO and G.

Art