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Post by dctrainguy on Feb 21, 2024 0:28:13 GMT
A lot of info here guys and my head is spinning taking it all in. I heard that since I have a MTH Z4000 , I can run both convential on 1 track and newer style on other. Is this true? If I can, just probably can’t switch trains from 1 track to the other.
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Post by superwarp1 on Feb 21, 2024 0:52:16 GMT
A lot of info here guys and my head is spinning taking it all in. I heard that since I have a MTH Z4000 , I can run both convential on 1 track and newer style on other. Is this true? If I can, just probably can’t switch trains from 1 track to the other. One thing to remember, a transformer is a transformer. Whether you have a Z4000 or a new Lionel ZW. Doesn’t matter none. Both DCS MTH engines or Lionel TMCC/Legacy engines will run in conventional you don’t need a command system to enjoy them. Only need a command system to access all the features. lots of how too videos on YouTube on both command systems. I highly recommend you watch them.
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Post by Traindiesel! on Feb 21, 2024 4:31:36 GMT
....In order to run in conventional you would need some type of controller, TPC 300/400, Lionel PowerMaster or Legacy PowerMaster to do that.
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Post by trainman9 on Feb 21, 2024 15:03:53 GMT
....In order to run in conventional you would need some type of controller, TPC 300/400, Lionel PowerMaster or Legacy PowerMaster to do that.
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Post by atsda on Feb 21, 2024 16:08:25 GMT
Brian and trainman9, thank you for the explanations and answers to my questions. It is making more sense now. Alfred
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Post by Traindiesel! on Feb 21, 2024 18:48:30 GMT
With MTH's DCS Track Interface Unit (TIU) you don't need any extra components. You can set one or more of the four outputs to variable voltage to operate a locomotive in conventional mode through the remote. Or, when the new TIU with WiFi control is released later this year, you can set it with your WiFi capable device. (Phone, tablet or other capable device).
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Post by dctrainguy on Mar 19, 2024 2:11:09 GMT
Hey guys sorry for responding late. Been busy. All this is great info. I think I might just wait for the new MTH TIU or invest in the new Lionel base. Just so confusing to me. Whatever I do I just don’t want to worry about what train I have on my tracks. Appreciate all the info.
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