Hello, first off let me start off by saying hi, Im new to the forum and O Gauge world. Ever since I was a kid ive been around toy trains. My dad collected everything from N to G. Although he never ran them i was always fastenated. A few weeks ago i pulled out my old HO layout I started a few years back and gave it to a less fortunate person. This brings me to now. I started a small (limited space) O gauge switching layout using Lionel fastrack i got in and old set i bought back in '08. About a week ago i bought an MTH H10-44 with PS1 and QSI. I threw it up on the track it fired up but no movement, just sound. The guy I purchased it from replaced the 9V and serviced it before shipping. Ive been reading post after post and getting bummed. I found out my Lionel 40W transformers too small and doesnt produce the right wave reauired to run the loco. Is there any option other than the Post war transformers? I cant afford a ZW or Z4000 right now and honestly would be way overkill for my layout. Is there anyway around using a 50+ year old transformer? Should I just try and resale and get a PS-2 or newer loco?
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