It doesn't matter the type of engine, TMCC or legacy engines respond to the command base, doesn't really care as far as I know what kind of transformer it is. About the only thing I can think of is if you decide to operate them in conventional mode, if they somehow might have trouble with a clipped versus pure sine wave (and that I can't answer), but in command mode all it cares about is the 18v being on the track (TMCC/legacy base units don't handle power, other than what they need to power up, unlike DCS where the power for the track passes through the TIU unit). What would matter more I think is how much power you need to run engines&car lighting, and then for switches/accessories/etc. You could easily power your track with one transformer (like a ZW) and have another dedicated to accessories and not break the bank. On the other hand a modern ZW-1 or Z4000 likely could handle it all given their power ratings, really would come down to your own personal preference/budget.
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