Powering LGB lights

[Andrew_au]

Current setup:

• Control station is a Roco z21 XL, which delivers 20V DCC power. Also have a z21 XL booster which is not currently wired in but will be eventually
• 3 LGB locos with after-market DCC decoders
• around 100m of track. Several turnouts - DCC control for the turnouts is mainly via the track. No seperate accessory bus, just tap off the main bus or track to run to stationary decoders where appropriate.

I have some accessory lights installed in LGB accessories that I am wondering how to power:

• LGB decoupler lanterns
• LGB buffer stop lanterns

To my knowledge these are 18V lanterns. I see a couple of options:

• Connect directly to track. I'm concerned about the side effects of this, both on current draw via the track and possibility of burning out the bulbs.
• Run a separate 18V lighting circuit. AC or DC?

I'm thinking the best way to do it is the separate circuit. Any tips on the best way to set it up?

I have an old LGB 50110 18V AC transformer. The LGB control station died but the transformer still works. Do I just put that somewhere convenient and run the lighting circuit directly from it?

Thanks

 

[dunnyrail]

That will work just fine.

 

[dunnyrail]

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