Running PS1 with conventional, transformer control

PRRronbh posted:

Rockershovel posted:

I’m reminded that my KW has a modern circuit breaker installed, I discovered that when I had some electrical issues early on. 

The PS1 just sounds like a lot of fiddling with the controller, for things I don’t need. I already have enough uncoupler tracks, I’m quite happy without the cab chat and conductor announcements. 

What are the specs on the "modern" breaker?  I have a KW that was repaired/updated with new cord, rollers and breaker years ago. I think could almost weld with it.

"Fiddling"  only have to fiddle with the throttle  (voltage) control and whistle?horn button to uncouple engine any where along the track.  Plus have the ability to program certain feature.  Back in my PS/PS-1 days I programed the whistle/horn to 100%.  And programed the engine sound (steam exhaust/diesel rumble to 25% making everything so pleasant to hear.

And by the way probably anything built since mid-1985 has an electronic E-Unit that may not survive a short on the tracks powered by a older ZW or KW.

Ron 

It’s the 10A one sold by various outlets for the purpose. I contacted the PO (who had overhauled it and fitted a new cable, I didn’t just buy it on spec on eBay) and he told me that he had fitted it. 

turbgine posted:

The "Scrambled Chip" issue that occurred with a small number of Premier and Railking engines did not affect the majority of Proto-1 engines. In fact, the only Premier engines affected were the Shay, Big Boy, scale Hudson and the Santa Fe and L&N F3 units.

Add to the List: Premier FP-45 (20-2143-1, 20-2144-1, 20-2145-1, 20-2146-1)          Premier F40PH (20-2147-1, 20-2148-1, 20-2149-1, 20-2150-1)          Premier GP-20 (20-2139-1, 20-214-1, 20-2141-1, 20-2142-1          Premier SD70MAC BNSF & CN : sorry don't item numbers for these units

What has worked well for me is to run my MTH PS1 engines conventionally using the MTH Z-4000 transformer that provides power to both of my independently powered main lines. That Z-4000 has operated flawlessly for over 20 years, so it has stood the test of time.

I also have many sidings that are powered by  ZW and KW transformers using Atlas O Scale controllers. However, I rarely run my PS1 engines on those sidings. Those engines run on my main lines powered by the Z-4000.

I also replaced all the original batteries with BCRs.

Arnold