transformers and dcs

[Anonymous]

Hey all,
I have a small loop of track which I am running a halloween theme. I am currently powering the track with the lionel cw-80 transformer. I was wondering if it was ok to hook that into the TIU and run my train conventionally with the mth remote. I looked it up in the book and that particular transformer is not on the list for being compatible. I was just wondering if it would not run properly, as I said I just want to run it conventionally but witht the remote. Does anyone have any experience with this.
Happy railroading,
John

[spankybird]

MTH has stated that the Lionel CW80 is NOT compatible with DCS because it uses a cropped sine wave. IT is most likely that you would have problems with this transformer.

[Anonymous]

I agree with Spanky, and with the CW80 being a problematic transformer, it will be a good idea to get another transformer that uses a pure sine wave, like MTH's Z750 or Z1000. I'm not sure why Lionel would make such a transformer that is so warped like that anyway.

I myself soon am planning to get the Z4000 and the DCS system together.

Chris

[Anonymous]

yeah i have 2 z750 running to fixed loops of track on dcs. I just had the cw80 and wanted to run my switcher with the remote.
I have heard lots of people say bad things about it, fortunately it runs my track fine... so far anyways. Well thanks for the insight I will have to get another 750 or the 4000.