{"product_id":"lionel-6-85226-o-180-watt-powerhouse-power-supply-10a-ac","title":"Lionel 6-85226 | 180-Watt PowerHouse Power Supply 10A AC | O Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lionel 6-85226 PowerHouse Power Supply is a heavy-duty 180-watt, 10-amp AC unit built to power large O scale layouts and high-current locomotives. Designed to work with Lionel's CW-80, ZW-L, ZW-C, and PowerMaster controllers, it delivers clean, regulated power for command-control operation, accessories, and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 180 watts \/ 10 amps of clean AC power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect AC output — the controller handles voltage regulation and direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with CW-80, ZW-L, ZW-C, PowerMaster, and Powerhouse-equipped controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in thermal protection and overload safety circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact form factor — stack multiple units for big layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard barrel connector plug for plug-and-play operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLionel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-85226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 Watts \/ 10 Amps AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCW-80, ZW-L, ZW-C, PowerMaster, Powerhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO Gauge \/ 3-Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this power my whole layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 180 watts handles a substantial O scale layout with multiple locomotives, accessories, and lighting. For larger layouts you can stack multiple PowerHouse units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat controller do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PowerHouse is a power supply, not a controller. You need it paired with a Lionel CW-80, ZW-L, ZW-C, PowerMaster, or PowerHouse-compatible controller, which handles direction and voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for AC or DC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit outputs AC power — the standard for Lionel three-rail O gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with my older Lionel transformer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a replacement \/ supplementary supply for modern Lionel command systems. Older postwar transformers like the original ZW use their own integrated supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dc-transformer\"\u003epower supplies and transformers\u003c\/a\u003e, our full lineup of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/lionel\"\u003eLionel products\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/scale-o\"\u003eO scale items\u003c\/a\u003e for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203189223679,"sku":"6-85226","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_56d5e14d-c4e7-4a83-8a99-87c6e6bd9212.jpg?v=1771605759","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/lionel-6-85226-o-180-watt-powerhouse-power-supply-10a-ac","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}