Lionel 73-7947-250, Owner'S Manual

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Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel GW-180 Transformer! This device combines
a high output control unit and an external power supply, providing your railroad with
180 watts and ten amps of alternating current. With a variable accessory voltage, the GW-180
Transformer features the precision control you demand!
Read this manual thoroughly before using your transformer. It has important information
on the setup and operation of this product. If you have any questions after reviewing these
instructions, contact Lionel Customer Service at 586-949-4100.
Table of contents
PowerHouse Power Supplies 3
Safety information: Protecting your layout from overloads 4
Connecting your GW-180 Transformer 5-7
Connecting the FasTrack terminal section 8
Operating your trains with the GW-180 Transformer 9
Experiencing the features of the GW-180 Transformer 10-11
Setting the accessory output 12
Troubleshooting 13
FCC Statement 14
Notes 15
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 16
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lionel
®
, LEGACY
™
, FasTrack
®
, TrainMaster
®
, Odyssey
®
, RailSounds
®
, CrewTalk
™
, TowerCom
™
,
DynaChuff ™ , StationSounds ™ , Pullmor ® , ElectroCoupler ™ , Magne-Traction ® , CAB-1 ® Remote
Controller, American Flyer
®
, Lionel ZW
®
, ZW
®
, MagniVision
®
, TMCC
®
, Lionelville
®
, Wireless
Tether ™ , Powerhouse ™ , LionMaster ® , Conventional Classics ™ , Postwar Celebration Series ™ ,
TruRail
™
, PH-1 Powerhouse
®
, Powermaster
®
, Powerstation-Powerhouse
®
, Accessory Motor
Controller ™ , AMC ™ , Accessory Switch Controller ™ , ASC ™ , Action Recorder Controller ™ , ARC ™ , Track
Power Controller 300 ™ , TPC 300 ™ , Track Power Controller 400 ™ , TPC 400 ™ , Block Power
Controller ™ , BPC ™ , Operating Track Controller ™ , OTC ™ , FatBoy ™ , Lionel Lines ® , Joshua Lionel
Cowen Series ™ , Lockon ® , TrainSounds ™ , MultiHorn ™ , MultiWhistle ™ , Choo-Choo ™