In truth, the only electronically controlled model train transformer that I'm aware of that generates a real sine wave is the MTH Z4000. The Lionel TPC, the MTH TIU, the MTH Z-controller (for Z500, Z750, & Z1000 bricks), the ZW-C and ZW-L are all chopped waveform transformers and generate very similar waveforms. It's not clear to me why some affect PS/1 more than others. I know that on my test track some PS/1 stuff doesn't like the MTH TIU powered from a pure sine wave transformer, so it's not just one environment.
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