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The guide describes independent two-train control via left and right throttle levers, along with whistle and reversing lever functions. 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After a few seconds it closes and the light goes off, but it will repeat this cycle if the short remains.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},653924,1792903155,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":66,"doc_module":4,"category_id":29,"category_name":30,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":133,"file_id":134,"file_url":135,"file_type":136,"file_size":137,"view_count":24,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":19,"language":138,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":139,"faqs":140,"seo_title":141,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":129,"read_time":52},4398046744996,"INSTRUCTIONS  \n# LIONEL TYPE ZW TRANSFORMER\n\n115 VOLTS60 CYCLES275 WATTSALTERNATING CURRENT ONLY  \n## INTRODUCTION\n\nLionel electric trains operate on low voltage,ranging from 8 to 18volts.Lionel Transformers reduce or transform the available house volt-age to the low voltage required.The plug at the end of the transformercord is plugged into any convenient wall outlet of 115 volts,60 cyclesalternating current.The low voltage for operating trains and accessoriesis then obtained from the output terminals at the rear of the transformer.  \nThe wattage rating of the“ZW”Transformer is 275 watts.Thewattage of a transformer is a measure of its capacity or ability to furnishpower.The wattage of the transformer you need is governed by the kindand number of trains and the number of lights and operating accessoriesin your model railroad system.The larger the train and the greater thenumber of accessories,the more power you need and the higher should bethe wattage rating of the transformer.  \nUSES OF TRANSFORMER CONTROLS  \n“ZW”Transformers are so designed that two trains can be operatedand controlled independently of each other on a properly designed layout.On each end of the transformer there is a long throttle-type lever.This isthe speed control.By moving this throttle you can regulate the voltagesupplied to the track so that the train speedcan be regulated in a realisticfashion.In Figure 2 the left-hand throttle controls the voltage supplied bythe output binding posts labeled“A-U”,while the right-hand throttle con-trols the pair labeled“D-U”.  \nNext to each of the throttles you will find a short lever.This is acombination whistle and reversing control for that circuit.Moving thelever away from you,toward the side marked“Whistle”,blows the trainwhistle.Moving the lever toward you,to the side marked“Direction',stops,starts and reverses the locomotive.A separate whistle and reverselever is provided for each of the two throttle-controlled train circuits sothat if you operate two trains on separate sections of your model railroadyou can sound each whistle separately and start and stop each locomotivewithout interfering with the action of the other.  \n## CONNECTING TRANSFORMER TO TRACK\n\n\"ZW\"Muti-Control Transformers have four pairs of binding postslocated on the rear wall of the transformer case.Each pair of these postsprovides a separate power source which can be controlled independentlyof the other three.Of these the“A-U”and the“D-U”combinations arecontrolled by the throttles as described above and should be used for themain track supply.The two center combinations,\"B-U\"and“C-U”,arereserved for accessories as described in a later section.  \nIn order to get current from a transformer to the track,a pair of trans-former binding posts must be connected to the track.If you use‘0”or“027”track,this connection is generally made by means of a track lockon,either the regular CTC,or the illuminated LTC.The lockon is clippedonto a convenient section of straight track.With\"Super-0\"track a No.43 Power Track Section is used;this is inserted in the layout like anyshort straight track.Lockon and No.43 terminals are connected to thetransformer by two lengths of insulated wire.  \n## WIRING PROCEDURE\n\nStrip the insulation from the ends of the two pieces of heavy wirefurnished with the transformer.Do not use the thin wire furnished withaccessories.  \nWrap the end of one wire around one of the \"U\"binding posts of trans-former and tighten thumb nut.Wire should be wrapped around post inclockwise direction,so that it doesn't slip out as you tighten the nut  \nConnect other end of this wire to No.2 clip of lockon or No.43.Pushdown upper half of clip until loop projects through the slot on top.Insertbare end of wire into this loop and release clip.No.2 clips make con-nection to the outside or“ground”rails of the track.  \nIn the same manner connect No.1 clip to either“A”or\"D\"bindingpost and tighten thumb nut.No.1 clips make connection to center or\"power\"rail.  \nAfter ","cbCailXJdAHFvS6O","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailXJdAHFvS6O","pdf",3515186,"English","# INTRODUCTION\n## USES OF TRANSFORMER CONTROLS\n## CONNECTING TRANSFORMER TO TRACK\n## WIRING PROCEDURE\n## HOW THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATES\n## HOW TO CONNECT ACCESSORIES","[{\"question\":\"How do Lionel ZW transformers reduce house voltage for train operation?\",\"answer\":\"The transformer plugs into a 115 volts, 60 cycles AC wall outlet and supplies low voltage from the rear output terminals to power the trains and accessories.\"},{\"question\":\"How can two trains be operated independently with a ZW transformer?\",\"answer\":\"Two trains use the left and right throttle-controlled track circuits. Each throttle regulates voltage and works with its own whistle and reversing lever so each locomotive can be started, stopped, reversed, and whistled independently.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens when the circuit breaker detects a short circuit?\",\"answer\":\"When current exceeds a limit, the red warning light flashes and the circuit breaker opens to cut track power. After a few seconds it closes and the light goes off, but it will repeat this cycle if the short remains.\"}]","LIONEL TYPE ZW TRANSFORMER - Introduction - Operating Instructions | PDF"]