MTH Help!

being that your new to O gauge, Id suggest a MTH Z1000 transformer, they usually can be had on the cheaper side between 60 to 100 bucks, they are all over the auction sites...just make sure you buy one from somebody reputable.....that transformer will run your new loco very well.....and you be able to activate the horn and the bell with the buttons....just my 2 cents...others may have more suggestions

My engine runs off smooth wave not chop wave.  I read that the MTH Z500, 750, and 1000 wont work on my engine?

yes, I missed the QS1 part....they usually are not compatible with those older units...

Is there anything i can do to upgrade the engine or convert it to run off a chop wave transformer?

I would think any upgrades might cost more than the cost of a descent ZW...…..quick search on the auction sites shows a plethora of ZW's for sale.....I know you say it may be overkill, but any future expansions like other locos may be the road you have to go….again, just my 2 cents.....

Hi  and welcome to the forum

Here's a link to a thread where they discuss this very issue at length

https://ogrforum.com/...ransformer-conflicts

Hope it helps

Are you going to York?  If so, bring the loco to the MTH Booth in the Orange Hall.  They can help you.

Also, when you post, please list the product number  30-xxxx-x, 20-xxxxx-x so we can better help you.

bruce

I can't imagine how MTH is going to help him Bruce, I think he just needs a pure sine wave transformer and he'll be all set.

The KW or ZW can typically be had for around $75-125, depending on condition.

I think im just goin to get a ZW.  Like others have said if i expand ill have it on hand.