Is lionel 40 watt transformer from toy train enough power to run a dual motor larger train engine it just lites up and sputters

If the motor is trying to draw more current than the transformer can supply, the motor won't run and damage can occur to the transformer. If this is a newer transformer (looks like it), the green light should flash, and the transformer will eventually shut off, if the motor is drawing too much current. Does the light flash at all? If the motor is trying to draw more current than the transformer can supply, the motor won't run and damage can occur to the transformer. If this is a newer transformer (looks like it), the green light should flash, and the transformer will eventually shut off, if the motor is drawing too much current. Does the light flash at all?

yes the green lite does flash and transformer shuts down. Do i need to purchase a higher wattage transformer for these larger dual motor train engines like a 150 to 400 watt transformer. yes the green lite does flash and transformer shuts down. Do i need to purchase a higher wattage transformer for these larger dual motor train engines like a 150 to 400 watt transformer.