I was thinking about getting the mth z-750 remote system good or bad?

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Just want to know if its worth purchesing?[;)]

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loco681,

Which unit are you thinking about? The infrared (IR) remote (which is no longer shown in the MTH catalogs). It works fine. This unit uses an IR receiver built into the track power/terminal lock-on connector.

Regards,
Roy

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I use the Z750 with the DCS (used to use the starter set zapper). Both work well, tho DCS has greater range.

I’ve considered using the Z4000 or ZW but can’t spring for it at this time and now I don’t see any reason at all for changing my power needs as I have 2 Z750s and 1 Z500 from 3 starter sets; so why in heck do I need any more power than that (also have a Lionel DC brick which runs their 1999 cheapy construction set [:D]

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I’m curious about just how directional the MTH (basic) IR remotes are. (I’ve gathered that there are no “channels” – all remotes and receivers operate on exactly the same “frequencies,” or whatever.) So, if you had two ovals (concentric double track) going around a living room, each with its own receiver/terminal lockon, perhaps 15 feet apart from each other, can you control the two trains independently by pointing the remote at one receiver or the other?

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“can you control the two trains independently by pointing the remote at one receiver or the other?”

The transmitter/receiver pair are as omnidirectional as possible to allow maxiumum liklihood of picking up a signal.

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A local dealer told me that the reason they are no longer in the catalog is that they don’t hold up. I have to agree, mine died a few weeks after I gave it to my grandson.

John

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They are directional enough to run two loops. Just put one reciever on each end and stand in the middle. You could also use your hand to block the signal or a convienent post, house or whatever. They are a tad slow to respond but do work well. They can fail but you can usually easily pick up another on Ebay.

They are perfect for the kids who want to run conventional but remote control (think Christmas layout without all the extra DCS equipment). And if you use Thomas or Beeps or some other slow switcher they will not run off the track when the kids go full speed.

Jim H