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Lionel KW Transformer 190 watts; Run 2 Trains with Whistle & Direction Controls

$ 73.91

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Wattage: 190 watts
  • Voltage: 120V
  • Vintage (Y/N): Yes
  • Power Supply: AC
  • Control: Analog
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: Lionel
  • Year: 1950s
  • Features: Runs two trains
  • Era: Postwar
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: NO Box. The transformer looks in good condition for it's age and both contact rollers look to be in great condition, one (1) roller looks like new and the other roller is round with lots of use left. There are NO breaks or cracks observed. I test plugged it into the outlet and it is a very quiet transformer and you almost can not hear it operate. I also tested each of the 2 main power circuits and they all have ample power of about 20 VAC and is just what is required to run the older Lionel Postwar, Prewar Trains & BIG Standard Gauge Trains that need a lot of power to the rail. Also great to operate accessories, rather than overload your transformer circuit supplying power to your trains and has a professionally replaced power cord for your safety. Whistle controls tested and work. Shows signs of prior loving use. Needs a light cleaning and polishing from years of storage. Since it is a pre-owned piece, it is sold as-is. Please study the pics
  • Gauge: O
  • MPN: KW
  • Color: Black

    Description

    Toys & Hobbies Model RR, Trains O Scale Lionel 1945-69 Lionel Train ZW Transformer 275Watts 4-Trains Controls Lionel Train Type ZW Transformer, 275 Watts, Ex. Cond This is a beautiful 1950s Lionel Trainmaster Transformer Type ZW, 275 Watts. Condition couldn't be nicer. I plugged it in and the green light comes on, but I don't have any way to test it. Based on the condition I feel confident it will be ok, but I have to sell as is. There is nothing missing, broken or damaged. Please look at all the pictures to appreciate the care given to this transformer. I have even pictured the inside for you. It will also come with a reproduction box and reproduction instruction sheet which I bought to insure that this transformer would travel safely. No reserve. Buyer to pay .00 shipping. Foreign buyers to pay actual cost to be determined. Shipping weight is about 13 pounds. Toys & Hobbies Model RR, Trains O Scale Lionel 1945-69 LIONEL TRAINS RARE ZW TRANSFORMER RUN 4 ENGINES ACCESS 0.01 275 WATTS BIGGEST MADE POSTWAR ERA 1955 BIG BOY LIONEL TRAIN RARE ZW TRANSFORMER RUN 4 ENGINES ACCESS LIONEL TRAIN ZW TRANSFORMER RUN 4 ENGINES WITH WHISTLE 275 WATTS BIGGEST MADE POSTWAR ERA 1950s BIG BOY Lionel ZW 250/275 Watt 4 Train Transformer w/Whistle E 16.49 I HAVE THIS ITEM SAYS IN THE GREENBERG AND T&M BOOK #ZW 275 WATT TRANSFORMER THE BIGGEST ONE MADE AT THE TIME 1955 POSTWAR ERA , HAS THE ABILITY TO RUN 4 ENGINES AT ONE TIME AND ACCESSORIES THE BIG BOY , HAS GREEN LIGHT FOR POWER AND RED ONE COMES ON WHEN THERE IS A SHORT ON THE TRACKS !! SHE IS A "4" IN THE BOOK MADE IN VERY LOW NUMBERS ! WORKS FINE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION FEW SCRATCHES NO CRACKS EVEN HAS THE ORIGINAL LIONEL CORD THE BASE HAS SOME RUST I WOULD JUST REPAINT IT BLACK , ALSO I INSTALLED NEW PLATE ON TOP , MADE IN THE U.S. OF AMERICA NO CHINA HERE !!!!!!!! THESE TRANSFORMERS ARE SOUGHT AFTER AND ALWAYS GOING UP IN VALUE !! WILL RUN FINE WITH 0-027 STANDARD S-GAUGES LIONEL , MTH , K-LINE , WEAVER , WILLIAMS AND OTHERS ! ANY QUESTIONS CALL This ZW is the largest Lionel transformer and produced up to 275 Watts, it has controls to operate four trains, circuit breaker and whistle controllers (there are only two whistle controllers, and they are wired to the outer control arms). The ZW is one of the most reliable transformers ever made and will meet just about any power needs on a layout. This transformer has been serviced and reconditioned by our repair shop and is in excellent operating condition. Please see picture for service details. Overall condition is Excellent. Here's another listing by Lone Star Trains and Collectibles, Your Classic Era Train Headquarters! You are looking at a nice Lionel KW transformer. THIS one has been tested and is ready to play with NOW. It has controls for TWO different loops of track, and controls for whistle controls for directionand best of all, 190 wattsa very clean exteriorhad aspects tested and passed And how about that awesome style of how the handles move from side to side around the top of the transformer? There has never been another one made like it. This KW transformer is 190 watts of power and has two variable controls, so you can run two trains with this one power supply. Or maybe you want to use the other channel for some variable accessories. It is YOUR choice. The unit is in cosmetically nice shape with just a few rubs here and there. We just serviced it. It has a new cord. NO Box. Has a professionally replace cord, typical of older Lionel transformers. Please study the pics No Box. The transformer looks in great overall condition for it's age and both contact rollers are still in good condition, with lots of life still left in them. There are NO breaks or cracks observed, but some minor scuffing of the emblem on top. I test plugged it into the outlet and it very quiet transformer and you almost can not hear it. I also tested each of the 2 main power circuits and they all have ample power of about 20 VAC and is just what is required to run the older Lionel Postwar, Prewar Trains & BIG Standard Gauge Trains that need a lot of power to the rail. Also great to operate accessories, rather than overload your transformer circuit supplying power to your trains and has a professionaly replaced power cord for your safety. Whistle controls tested and work. Shows signs of prior loving use. Needs a light cleaning and polishing from years of storage. Since it is a pre-owned piece, it is sold as-is. Please study the pics
    Lionel Train KW Transformer with 190 Watts 2-Trains Controls with Original Box and Bonus
    Description
    This is for a
    1950's Lionel Train KW Transformer with 190 Watts of Train Power.
    It is the 2nd biggest
    KAHUNA
    (just slightly smaller than the ZW - 275 watt) of Lionel transformers and has two independent circuits to operate two trains, circuit breaker and whistle controllers. The KW is one of the most reliable transformers ever made and will meet just about any power needs on a layout. Looks in GREAT  Lightly used condition.  I test plugged it into the outlet and tested each of the main circuits and they all have ample power;  and is just what is required to run the older Lionel Postwar and Prewar Trains that need a lot of power to the rail. Also great to operate accessories, rather than overload your transformer circuit supplying power to your trains. There is nothing missing or broken on this item. Even the base plate is in nice condition, not rusty! Since it is a used piece, it is sold as-is.
    We are including a copy of the original  Lionel instruction sheet as a BONUS
    Proudly made in the USA, not that new stuff made in China and other places overseas. This power supply will work with O Gauge, O-27, Super O Trains all of all types and manufacturers. Also works with almost all other train sets including S gauge American Flyer, Mike Train House Trains MTH, Weaver, Atlas, K-line, Marx, Marklin, and even HO for powering accessories. A real deal with all of this train operating power.
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