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Offline Boris Orloff  
#1 Posted : 23 September 2025 02:00:44(UTC)
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Boris Orloff

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How many bulbs can I power with a Marklin transformer. I read somewhere it is 30. If that is true I would need about 10 transformers for my layout.
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Offline RudiC  
#2 Posted : 23 September 2025 11:00:06(UTC)
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RudiC

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There are various bulbs and various transformers. Usual bulbs consume 30 mA to 90 mA, so between 33 to 11 bulbs per A. Märklin Transformers supply between 600 mA and roughly 2 A, except for the big ones with up to 60 W or 100 W.
So you should specify what bulbs and what transformers we are talking about.

If you use LED articles, you can have roughly five to ten times the number of devices per transformator.

Edited by user 23 September 2025 15:24:08(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Regards,
Rüdiger (Rudi)
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Offline David Dewar  
#3 Posted : 23 September 2025 11:40:41(UTC)
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David Dewar

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I use a Faller transformer and I have at least 100 buildings and stations with LEDs and have no problems. Most bulbs are Faller and some Viessmann.
Take care I like Marklin and will defend the worlds greatest model rail manufacturer.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#4 Posted : 23 September 2025 14:29:45(UTC)
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I use two additional transformers for lighting and accessory drives. Depends on your layout size, number of lit structures, etc.
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Offline Boris Orloff  
#5 Posted : 23 September 2025 21:08:37(UTC)
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Boris Orloff

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I use a32 va Marklin transformer but with mostly incandescent bulbs. I will use leds in the future and trash the incandescents. I have over 200 structures on my layout.
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