If memory serves, it worked for about an hour then packed it in. The transformer itself has long since been rendered down for parts.
On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 5:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:03:41 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 9:17 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 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. > > > > Here! Have a schematic. > > I don't see anything that would necessarily be impacted by distorted > power waveforms or non-60 Hz frequencies, unless the transformer is > designed right on the edge and it heats up too much and blows the fuse > marked "Inside Primary Winding." > > Of course there are no transient protection devices and if the generator > has large spikes that might damage something. > > Do the failures happen immediately or after a time delay? > > > Craig > > > _______________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________ 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
