Never Connect Your Layout Directly to a Household
Electric Outlet. Always Use a Transformer.
Lionel train outfits are designed for use with Lionel
"Multi-Control" transformers. These transformers change the
line voltage available in your house to low voltage suitable for
Lionel trains and accessories. "Multi-Control" transformers are
equipped with built-in controls for regulating train speed, stop-
ping and reversing locomotives, and blowing the train whistle.
Most Lionel outfits include a transformer which is
suitable for operating the train plus a few lights or signal s.
However, a transformer to fit your requirements may be
purchased separately from your dealer.
Make Sure That Your Transformer Rating (Volts and
Cycles) Corresponds to Your House Electric Supply.
Most places in the United States use 110-115 volt, 60-cycle
current, but there are a number of exceptions. In areas where
special conditions exist, special transformers for these are
available from your Lionel dealer. If you are in doubt about
the rating of your household supply, consult your electric
company.
If You Happen to Have Direct Current (D.C.), a
Transformer Cannot Be Used.
Low voltage direct current such as is available from auto-
mobile storage batteries, or from d.c. generators used in some
rural areas can be used with special control units instead of
transformers.
High voltage direct current such as is used in some lower
Manhattan areas in New York City requires the use of an
INVERTER in addition to the transformer. See the section
"Your Power Supply."
Lionel Transformers have been approved by the Underwriters
Laboratories and are carefully tested to assure proper perfor.
mance. The Nos. 1015, 1016 and 1026 transformers do not have
a built-in circuit breaker. Therefore, it is recommended that a
separate circuit breaker such as Lionel No. 91 or 92 be used
to protect these transformers from possible harm from acci·
dental short circuits caused by derailments or improper wiring.
NO. 92
CIRCUIT BREAKER
CONTROLLER
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