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Albert Lind		#1 Posted : 04 January 2018 05:00:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/12/2017(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Poland, OH		In one of my recent Ebay purchases, I ended up with a Marklin 278A transformer and a 1956 Marklin catalog. According to the catalog, the 278A puts out 16 VA. However, according to the catalog, it is preferable to have a 280A transformer for a large layout with multiple locomotives, as the 280A puts out 30 VA. Are either of these transformers still effective in today's higher tech model railroading environment? Thanks.


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cookee_nz		#2 Posted : 04 January 2018 05:22:48(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,998 Location: Paremata, Wellington		Originally Posted by: Albert Lind In one of my recent Ebay purchases, I ended up with a Marklin 278A transformer and a 1956 Marklin catalog. According to the catalog, the 278A puts out 16 VA. However, according to the catalog, it is preferable to have a 280A transformer for a large layout with multiple locomotives, as the 280A puts out 30 VA. Are either of these transformers still effective in today's higher tech model railroading environment? Thanks. Hi Albert, welcome to the forum. Glad you asked your question early on, (while you are still alive) Let's try to keep it that way. I will give a qualified but hesitant 'yes', but..... Here is some "required reading" to help you along https://www.marklin-users.net/forum/posts/t25901-Older-Metal-Transformer-Danger https://www.marklin-users.net/forum/posts/t32687-YIKES----my-280A-transformer-gave-me-a-huge-230-Volt-shock Your further questions are welcome. Cheers Steve
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katz1002		#3 Posted : 04 January 2018 05:38:55(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 30 Location: Sydney		I was about to reply when I saw Steve's reply. The power ratings aren't the issue as it is the insulation breaking down due to age. Not something to muck around with as you may not get to enjoy your purchase.


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dominator		#4 Posted : 04 January 2018 22:38:51(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 20/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 1,204 Location: Kerikeri		All my Blue transformers have been checked out and had new power leads fitted. The problem with the smaller transformer is it wont easily reverse some of the bigger locos [ that's what I found ]. Its very good with the small shunters and so very effective in a shunting yard. Dereck
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