Earlier I inquired as to an adequate transformer for my planned expanded mid sized layout.After reviewing comments about which transformer is compatible with various era trains i was a little perplexed.So i decided to be a little more specific as to the type of trains I plan to run.I thought I had a few PS1 equipped trains but upon taking inventory i do not.About half of my trains have no electronics at all,1980's steam and diesel with lights and/or smoke only,utilizing whistle tenders.A few Lionel 50's switchers and Scouts,90's era MTH switchers(MP15,S2)and some F3's,various K Line alco's from the 1910-2000 era.And from 1990-96 Proto sound or railsound versions-2 MTH Rail Kings-N&W 611 #1105,NYC Hudson Dreyfuss #5445 and Lionel GS2 #4410.So with respect to these trains my confusion as to compatabilty with PS1 equipped locos is moot.So would either a MTH Z 1000 or a refurbished Lionel ZW with additional horn/whistle buttons be adequate?I want to be sure before i move forward with a adequte transformer.
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