Hi all, I know I should know this since I have been here awhile, but here I go. I have a Z4000 that I hooked up to a test track to check engines and passenger car lights as I don't have a layout yet. My question can I test a lionel engine?
If not anyone want to trade ? LOL
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Yes. A transformer is just power. If you are talking about "testing" legacy (command control) features, you will need a legacy system to attach to the transformer.
I bought a Lionel UP Dash 8 40c. off here and have never tested it yet, I just want to see it will move or not, see if the light will come on.
Okay, yes it will do that.
You are off to a great start with that transformer as it is the best MTH offers and arguably the best transformer for O scale period.
Thanks for the information John, I just wish I would have stuck with just MTH engines. I understand and like them better. If this doesn't run, then I am going to have to find a wiring schematic for it to try and figure out why.
Regardless Lionel or MTH if you put two wires from the transformer to track the engine will power up. I, like you, prefer MTH. The Glacier like is ALL MTH ALL THE TIME! But we do have Lionel rolling stock. Lionel LEGACY is an awesome product! But, we just prefer the MTH...equally awesome.
be careful that you don't go over 18 volts to Lionel stuff!
Thanks Joe, The car doesn't even light up. I am going to take the shell off and see if I can see anything.
Engineer Joe makes a very good point about not exceeding 18 volts on your Lionel electronics with your Z4000. Follow his advice on this.
LOL, I will if I ever get life to it.
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