@Mick Hinkle posted:Learning more about the AC supply. While the accompanying instruction manual makes no mention of AC “smooth” vs “chopped” sine wave power differences, the vintage AC 4B I tried to use (apparently) produces a “smooth” wave, while the new Lionel CW-80 (for example) produces a “chopped” sine wave power. So I’m trying to locate a (new) power “chopped wave” transformer to test with this loco. Still no answer on the DCC issue but will keep the topic open until I learn an answer !
It is designed to run on any AC transformer. The chopped sine wave is only to maximize smoke output.
BTW - Do not use a 4B or any vintage transformer with modern electronic locomotives without adding a circuit breaker between your transformer and track such as those from Dallee.