Standard Gauge Power

I use a 275W ZW on my prewar layout that runs both vintage Standard and O Gauge trains without any issues. You should be fine. If this is an old transformer that is new to you just check the power cord out for insulation dry out issues and that the breaker works.

Some of the older motors run better with higher voltage ... in that case a "Z" is the goto Xformer.  I use a ZW and a Z on the layout.

Z-4000 always works for me with conventional or Proto! No hay problemo. :-)

I have used both Lionel and MTH transformers.  On SGMA layouts, I have always used a three MTH transformer cart.

Bob Nelson

Thanks for the responses. I have just set up  a standard gauge oval  inside my O Scale layout with very old track and tested it with an old Pride lines trolly and I basically have to run it full throttle to go around smooth. I have not had the time yet to try another engine.
The cord has bee replace with a newer on so its good.

@Sergpride posted:

Thanks for the responses. I have just set up  a standard gauge oval  inside my O Scale layout with very old track and tested it with an old Pride lines trolly and I basically have to run it full throttle to go around smooth. I have not had the time yet to try another engine.
The cord has bee replace with a newer on so its good.

Serg,

To add the illusion of "depth" to your layout through the use of "forced perspective", set up your Standard Gauge oval on the outside with your O scale layout on the inside.  Try it.  I think you'll like it.

Bob Nelson

@Sergpride posted:

Thanks for the responses. I have just set up  a standard gauge oval  inside my O Scale layout with very old track and tested it with an old Pride lines trolly and I basically have to run it full throttle to go around smooth. I have not had the time yet to try another engine.
The cord has bee replace with a newer on so its good.

Bob,
Thanks for the advice but it might be too late as my O gauge has the 072 radius and just fits the table  ;-o.
Poor planing on my part, but I did not know I was going to buy some standard gauge trains. None of the track is secure yet, but its getting big.
The standard gauge track is old and It may be 042 or something close.

Atlas O 3 rail 072 on outside and std 42 inside and O30 or HO inside that works for me.

@navy.seal posted:

I have used both Lionel and MTH transformers.  On SGMA layouts, I have always used a three MTH transformer cart.

Bob Nelson

Nice Train Chest !!

@totrainyard posted:

Atlas O 3 rail 072 on outside and std 42 inside and O30 or HO inside that works for me.

Cool ! Are those Pride Lines Trolly's ? Love the train Station.

Steve: I believe those are Lionel Classics trolleys consisting of a power unit and a dummy trailer.

@Tinplate Art posted:

Steve: I believe those are Lionel Classics trolleys consisting of a power unit and a dummy trailer.

Thanks !!

Had a set of those several years ago and they ran and looked GREAT! :-)

I run my trains on a Z with no problems. I personally like the Z better than the ZW (looks better like the knobs vs the levers),but that's just me.

Actually The main problem I'm having is my PL Interurban It does like to use a lot of volts .
But its getting better after I have taken it apart and done a good cleaning . I have also purchased a Lionel  Z transformer that's putting 24 volts to the track.