Transformers - THE GILBERT HALL American Flyer Operating And Assembly Instructions Manual

of cycles. This information is important in order that you may select the
proper transformer for your train operation.
While these factors determine the type of power supply you need, the
wattage is determined by the size of your electric trains and the number of
accessories you have. The wattage of a transformer is a measure of its capacity.
The higher the wattage, the larger the train and the more equipment it will
operate.
AMERICAN FLY
-25, 75,
100 and 250
your dealer for full information as to the proper transformer to be used with
your train layout. I t is always best to purchase a transformer with greater
wattage than the one required to operate the train alone. In this way, you
will be able to provide adequate current for the operation of any additional
equipment which you may later decide to use on your railroad. All American
Flyer Transformers have a 15 volt maximum output. In determining what
transformer to use, make your selection based on the amount of wattage
and not on the voltage.
All American Flyer Transformer
with an Automatic Circuit Breaker.
the red pilot light lights and the breaker opens the circuit to prevent damage
to the transformer. When the short or overload has been cleared the breaker
is reset by simply pushing the "Reset Button" located on the top of the
transformer.
The No..
button, but have a built-in thermostatic circuit breaker which automatically
resets itself when the short circuit has been corrected. If the short is not cor-
rected it will continue to go off and on until the short is removed.
The No. 8B and 12B Transformers are equipped with a green '(Power
On" indicating pilot light and a press-type reverse switch.
The No. 19B Transformer is equipped with power-on switch, green
power-on light, red warning light, and a voltmeter to show how much voltage
is being supplied to the track; and an ammeter to show how many amperes of
current are being drawn by the equipment used.
The No. 19B Transformer has the new and exclusive "Deadman's Control"
handle, which can cause train to stop as soon as the throttle is released by
the operator.
The No. 12B Transformer has a line switch which can be used instead
of pulling the plug to shut off the power supplied to the transformer when
it is not in use.
and 19B
4 8
reaker protects both the
t against short circuit or overload
ansformers are manufactured in four wattages
Consult the latest American Flyer catalog or
the No. 1 and No. 2 are equipped
short circuit or overload occurs
nsformers are not equipped with the reset
7
20
volt circuit and the 15
to
15