@CurtisH posted:Arnold
The 50-1033 is a one engine control and the remote has to be in sight of the track clip at all times. Yes you are correct in leaving it in a box. If you put a layout around your tree this would be a perfect control for it as it is what I use mine for.
As for transformers. I knew you had two Z4000's but thought you also had a third transformer that was something else. My mistake.
Lets return to the Fixed one input on the TIU. What ever handle you use to power this CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED. Or I should say should not be adjusted. It will affect the all the channels on the TIU so make sure you leave that handle UP at 18 volts. You can use the output to power the loop you are going to use the MTH PS2/3 engines and any Lionel Chief, Chief Plus, Chief Plus 2.0, TMMC, and Legacy engines. BUT NOT CONVENTIONAL without creating a Z Track. (We can discuss that later if needed.)
Let me stop here and ask if you have the MTH Companion by Barry Brokowitz sold by and thru MTH? May I suggest you purchase this as it is only $34.95 for Soft Bound (16-1386) or $14.94 Digital Download (16-1386E) Both being third edition or you may purchase the DCS WiFi Companion 2nd Edition (16-1411) Digital Download. I have all three and they are the BIBLE of DCS You actually only need the WiFi Companion but the 3rd Edition of the Companion has some very useful information not in the 2nd Edition of the WiFi Edition. I will mention here that the WiFi edition does not contain the Explorer due to Barry being deceased before that came out. But it will still help you. Upon reflecting on it I would most likely recommend the 3rd edition for you to start with. I can not stress enough how much this will help you and it will be the best money spent unless seeking a divorce, then I know an attorney named Arnold, but it will cost you big time.
Enough for this writing. Hope this helps and I am sure others will kick in here too.
Curtis
Be aware the explore has limitations!
Curtis this is ENORMOUSLY helpful to me. I can't thank you enough. Arnold
