Transformer changes are on the way and I advice is welcome. My three loops are currently powered by two CW-80s and a CW-40 (track only- no accessories). I did it this way so the grandchildren and visitors could stand alone loops and training was minimal on what to do (kids never got sharing a KW.) I just started running an ACL 2343 F-3 set on one of the CW-80s and it is marginal starting with maybe 6 passenger cars. Plus the CW-40 has always been marginal, especially on newer engines like an MTH premier. So here is the question- what are the alternatives for small transformers to run both lionel and mth? Seems the two choices are the MTH Z-1000 and an MRC model of some sort (the MRC 1301 is only 64 watts so it will probably not be much of a power upgrade). Has anyone used the MRC throttlepack 100? Any other suggestions or preferences out there? Ideas appreciated!
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