@Santa Bill K posted:A hook up question on the IR remote, It has a connection for an MTH transformer. Does the power for the track come through the Real Trax lock on?
Answer: Yes, it must have power through it (in the input and out of the lockon terminals)to control power and vary the track voltage.
I think I could use alligator clips to the IR lock on connections and the other end to a standard Lionel lockon. Sure, that is one way to skin the cat.
My layout is all standard 3 rail Menard track with a few post war turnouts. Sure- that is your alligator clip method
Could I fab up a cable with the connector that goes into the IR remote and hook that to a Lionel 1033 output? Sure, but you would want a circuit breaker and the correct coaxial power input jack
Or is there something special about the wave form of the MTH that makes this system function correctly? No special waveform, but it's basically expecting at least 12-18V constant AC input. Also, probably should have a fuse or circuit breaker to limit the maximum short circuit current.
Would you happen to know the size of the transformer connection on the back of the IR system?5.5mm by 2.1mm coaxial jack.
Note, I got that connector information from this Z1000 brick topic https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...ansformer-power-unit
Easy to wire jacks with screw terminals
