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CW-80 Transformer
You can't beat the simplicity and looks. Easy to hook up and use. Just the right amount of power for a long train (8 or more cars) on an average 8 foot X 4 foot Oval set-up. My brother runs same oval set-up with 6 switch tracks and it's plenty for him too. I've heard they have had problems in the past but the jury is still out on reliability. I have 2 of them and my brother has 1 CW-80 and also the MTH Z4000. No problems to date.
Ed
Freeport, NYRead full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: ornamentsforyou
Bell and Whistle do not work.
Received this item fairly quickly which was nice. It came in a shipping box but then the box that the actual transformer itself was in had been cut open prior. That was kind of sketchy.
While it does provide a whole lot more power then my original 1978 Lionel transformer, the added Bell, Whistle, and Direction (supposed to change the direction train is traveling I can only assume?) buttons do not work. I paid about $50 less than this item would cost me at my local hobby store, so I guess its a deal, but with those added 'bells and whistles' (literally and figuratively) not working, I can only give it 2 stars. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: hobbyspeed
Very pleased
I can't tell you how happy my little boy is right now. After buying a second hand Lionel set which is in great condition, the original transformer blew due to our naivety regarding electrical differences between the UK and the US. We bought the correct adapter and the this transformer works perfectly.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: gmfalkner2012
Review of transformer
I found the cw-80 to work well with my o gauge trains. The controls were easy to operate.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: hobbyspeed
Neat, Clean and a very good buy
I opened the box & found that first it was packaged for shipment and second it looked an unbelievably handsome product. The kids will love it... of course it's Lionel!
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: havelockbartershop
Perfect Condition
Transformer is brand new and shows it. The needed add-on for a gift train layout. Plenty of power to run a medium size layout with accessories.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: ectc
Great starter transformer
Plenty of power for starter layouts. Two sound buttons, direction button, smooth throttle, automatic overload protection. I have two and am satisfied with good performance at a realistic price.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: hobbyspeed
Great transformer.
A good way to run your Christmas trains. Good for a young child to operate their trains. I really like mine and have several....
It was made by a great company........
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: poppopts
lightweight with great features
just what I needed
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: hobbyspeed
Bargain of the day
Had a CW-40 which came with the train set. Added a few cars to the train and the old transformer would not generate enough power to run the train. Friend suggest the CW-80 to resolve the issues. Worked! Train runs beautifully with all the extra cars (4).Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: hobbyspeed