@Tinplate Art posted:Nevertheless, the Z-1000 is a proven transformer. I have owned three over the last ten years with no problems.
Thanks Art. I'm willing to give it another shot, as it appears the Z-1000 controller died. I like the way the Z-1000 handles trains, so will be ordering another controller. I'm not so keen on the CW-80 as I see constant surges and slow-downs on a level layout.