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MTH Z1000 Question

Aem7s4lyfeAem7s4lyfeOGR Forum Member

I currently have one MTH Z1000 powering 2 loops on a 5x8 table.  After today, loop will be extended to 12ft.  Would my Z1000 handle two passenger trains?  One is an MTH AEM-7 proto 2.0 with 5 lighted amfleets, four of the amfleets have led lights and the other has incandescent lighting.  On the inner loop, there will be a four car SEPTA mu set with led lighting.  I'm not worried about the freight locomotive when I run it because that along with the etd at the back of the train shouldn't use too much power.  I'm thinking about purchasing the Lionel 180 watt transformer. But if I don't have to, I won't.

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Aem7s4lyfeAem7s4lyfeOGR Forum Member
SJC posted:

It should be OK but you really should get another transformer. It would not only offer greater flexibility but also alleviate the stress to a single z1k. Have one transformer per loop.

Thank you for that advice. I will be going to Nicholas Smith Trains today to purchase one.  Do you recommend the Lionel 180 watt or the Z1000? 

Aem7s4lyfeAem7s4lyfeOGR Forum Member
The GN Man posted:

If the Z-1000 is working well for you, I recommend getting another one. (i.e. don't fix what ain't broken!) You don't want to introduce potential new issues with locomotive compatibility, transformer phasing, etc. by using a different source. 

Thank you for that advice.  I will be getting the Z1000 then. Just wondering, what kind of issues a lionel 180 watt transformer would do to a tiu?

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