Power for TIU & PS2/PS3

can I take the power supply for the Z1000 and plug it into the TIU to power the TIU?

Yes, you can.

Regards upgrade, several posters are MTH techs and could do the upgrade for you.  Most indicate that they are MTH certified in their signature lines.

You can purchase upgrade kits from MTH. You can get a better price by joining the MTHRRC. If you plan to do more than one it might be worth it? Also, as mentioned above some of the techs can do the upgrade for you or may possibly even sell you an upgrade kit.

MrUnionP,

    As Barry indicated you can use the Z-1000 Transformer to power your DCS TIU, however I bring your attention to the Radio Shack 18/24 Power pack.  You can usually picking one of these RS power packs up on the Bay for about $10.00 used.  Why tie up a quality transformer to power your TIU when these RS power supplies are available at little cost.  

I also agree with Carly, we have some great techs who participate here on the OGR, Guns or GGG and others can upgrade your engines.  In fact Guns (Gunrunnerjohn) just upgraded a 249 Tin Plate Engine & Tender with ERR for me.  I highly recommend you consider using one of them to upgrade your engines.

PCRR/Dave

You folks rock!!!!!!!! Thanks for the help.