Rich, Jeff, Jerry,

    Thanks for the response.  I was just entering my teens when I ran my Lionels last.  I honestly don't recall
(and probably didn't even know back then what AC or DC was) what version powered the track.  I just made
an assumption it was DC  (and you know what they say about assumption!) based on the small guage wire that
connected to the track.   I Went hunting around the internet and found an article on measuring the voltage output
of the ZW (or any transformer I guess) and you need a  AC voltmeter!  Well that answers the question.  I was
one confused trooper for awhile.  Like I said its been 60+years since I enjoyed my trains.  Now its time for me
and my grandchildren to all have fun with them.  Thanks guys.  You'll probably be hearing more from me as I
"muddle through" all the new digital stuff.   And Jerry I did contact Williams directly re the Scale GG1 but haven't
received a response yet.  The GG1 and the PRR solid pilot K4 were part of my childhood and finally getting my hands
on the scale models is a dream come true.


        Tonino

Hi,
     Back into model railroading after 60+ years.  Dusted off my old Lionels and celebrated with a
new scale Williams GG1 purchase.  I have an old Lionel ZW 250watt transformer.  Can I run my
new GG1 on the same track with the ZW with my old equipment?  Or, do I need to purchase an
AC transformer and run the GG1 and any new items on separate track.  Its been so long, I'm assuming
my old ZW converts the AC to DC to power the track.  Its still packed up in the attic somewhere so I
can't look at it just yet.

         Thanks
              Tony