Just purchased a MTH Tinplate Std Gauge #9E Loco with PS1 that has the same issue. I tried three different transforms with only minor results from one.
- MTH Z-500 - would not leave Reset Mode
- MTH Z-1000 - would not leave Reset Mode
- Lionel CW80 - occassionally would exit Reset Mode and run in foward direction. This took a lot of effort and is in no way considered a good option.
Shouldn't have to purchase a specific transformer (Z-4000) to run one engine. I think I'll try my old post-war Lionel transformer tonight. Any other suggestions?