I converted a conventional Lionel "General" steam loco to Bluetooth via a "brain transplant" techno change. I intend to operate it on my home layout with the fixed voltage output of a 18v AC transformer to the tracks. My question is: Should I use a Lionel 135w brick or a MTH Z1000 brick? Does the brand make a difference?
I have both transformers available, so I'm wondering.
With thanks upfront ...
Mike Mottler LCCA 12394
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Mike, I cannot specifically relate to your question, but I have run the recent Lionel LionChief plus Christmas General under Blue Tooth control with a Z4000, a ZWL, a Lionel 180watt brick, an MRC transformer and a KW…… (home and modular club layouts.
Peter
@Putnam Division posted:Mike, I cannot specifically relate to your question, but I have run the recent Lionel LionChief plus Christmas General under Blue Tooth control with a Z4000, a ZWL, a Lionel 180watt brick, an MRC transformer and a KW…… (home and modular club layouts.
Peter
Peter
Thanks for a prompt reply. I'll accept your note as "the brand name makes no difference" -- so long as the voltage is appropriate.
Mike M. LCCA 12394
Correct, especially for the plain transformer bricks, the voltage out will always be a pure sine wave. The only thing to watch for is, as you say, the output voltage. Some early MTH Z1000 bricks put out 24 VAC, too much for Lionel electronics.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Correct, especially for the plain transformer bricks, the voltage out will always be a pure sine wave. The only thing to watch for is, as you say, the output voltage. Some early MTH Z1000 bricks put out 24 VAC, too much for Lionel electronics.
GRJ
Thanks for that tip. I'll check the voltage output of my MTH Z1000. I've had it for 8 years or so.
Mike M. LCCA 12394
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