On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:44:53 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The difference between all electronic vs transformer and rheostat? Perhaps. But all-electronic should be more tolerant of input voltage/frequency variations than iron and copper. If it is properly designed. Craig > Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:08:31 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" > > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> I can tell you that modern Lionel transformers will get toasted if > >> you try running 'em off a generator. > > > > It would be interesting to see how these are constructed. > > > > > >> OTOH, 1950s Lionel transformers work just swell off a generator and > >> will happily run trains all day. > > > > I KNOW how these are constructed: iron and copper. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
