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The train I'm referring to is a General Engine Disney theme set. All I know is from a YouTuber that put up a video showing the train in action and a picture of the box. Indeed, the contents include LionChief remote control system, LVC, and Bluetooth to verify your previous reply.
I don't know what LVC means?

The Youtuber said the set is not a typical train where a wire connects from a transformer to the track. Instead, the wire plugs directly from the wall and to the track piece.

The situation is muddy because I'm considering the best way to integrate old and new.
For instance, I watched a YouTuber, and he had a line-up of the various LionChief handheld controllers next to his layout. And I thought that he said he was able to pair the separate controllers into one—my mistake. Bummer, I cannot use the CAB1.

Secondly, in referencing the power to track piece, I was at a local Lionel Hobby Store, and the clerk said a ZW would be an overload for today's trains. So I need to purchase a new transformer because the new starter sets can not sustain the strength of a ZW's power supply, resulting in engine failure. Is that true?

Moreover, one Lionel YouTube covering electrical work by Lionel's Mike Reagan said that the new Lionel transformers produce a Chopped Sine Wave. How come?

And is Lionel using transformers with a Chopped Sine Wave to prevent damage? (I'm only familiar with Sine Wave.) But this particular set does not have a transformer. And should I be cautioned that integrating any transformer, old or new, will damage the train and voice chip? Because the train makes unique station stop announcements and that's the attraction that has me hooked.

Please help me understand this.

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