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Is lionel 40 watt transformer from toy train enough power to run a dual motor larger train engine it just lites up and sputters

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    If the motor is trying to draw more current than the transformer can supply, the motor won't run and damage can occur to the transformer. If this is a newer transformer (looks like it), the green light should flash, and the transformer will eventually shut off, if the motor is drawing too much current. Does the light flash at all?

  • hodgewild Jan 18, 2011

    yes the green lite does flash and transformer shuts down. Do i need to purchase a higher wattage transformer for these larger dual motor train engines like a 150 to 400 watt transformer.

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Need a larger out put transformer 90 watt or greater....

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It would depend on what engine you're trying to run. The 40 watt transformer's circuit breaker will trip off if you put too large of an electrical load on it. If the engine light stays on while it sputters, the track or the engine's motor and electrical pick-ups may need cleaning. Older engines that haven't been run for a while can get stiff. Your engine may need some lubrication.

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