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       #Post#: 1771--------------------------------------------------
       Post War vs Modern Locos Power Needs?
       By: inoutupdownbackforth Date: December 7, 2017, 11:45 pm
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       Hi, a grandpa here that is able to setup his 1960's Lionel 2065
       Hudson set.  Have KW transformer.  During 1990's bought K-LINE
       items including locos such as S-2, S-15, etc.  When I am wired
       for  the Lionel Hudson, the loco performs as it should.  BUT,
       when a K-LINE loco is set on the track, it races off at the
       speed of light when the throttle breaks open.  Am I going to be
       plagued with this behavior?  Or, should I get a modern
       transformer to connect when running the locos from the 1990's.
       I have been out-of-touch with the power dynamics here.  Thank
       you.
       inoutupdownbackforth
       #Post#: 1870--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Post War vs Modern Locos Power Needs?
       By: 70gtvert Date: January 14, 2018, 3:05 pm
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       Newer locomotives typically have modern can motors in them that
       use much less power, thus using the voltage you are used to for
       your postwar will cause them to rocket off the track, kinda like
       a slot car! I have the same issue with my prewar vs postwar as
       the technology of the engines made in the 20's vs the late 40's
       mid 50's also resulted in a reduced need for power. You get used
       to it after a while.
       #Post#: 1874--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Post War vs Modern Locos Power Needs?
       By: inoutupdownbackforth Date: January 22, 2018, 8:33 pm
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       Thank you.  I had my KW transformer refurbished.  While the
       newer engine still rocket, I was able to find a "low end" on the
       throttle to allow me to operate with the newer engines.
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