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Subject: 
13V ~ port on 12V transformer
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Date: 
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 19:45:08 GMT
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My question is what is it for?

My dad says it is the first change after the step-down from 240V (Europeans who
use 220V transformers have a 12V ac port).  The other 2 ports on the tranformer
have a use - one for accessories, one for control of the train.

Why provide a port that has no use?

Carbon 60



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  Re: 13V ~ port on 12V transformer
 
(...) who (...) tranformer (...) Your dad is correct. I'm not exactly sure why that port is provided except for testing or troubleshooting the transformer. 13V is also true of transformers here in the States. I've heard that 13V is used because (...) (25 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)

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