Mark Westcott,
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? There is another measure of the size of a layout - that's the number of
operators running at the same time.? Your PowerCab is fine for a one or
possibly even 2 or 3 operators - but more and you would need to get an
SB5 or go to a 5amp command station such as the PowerPro.? For either
of these you can still use your PowerCab as a throttle on the 'main layout'.
Also - every simultaneous operator needs their own throttle ... your
PowerCab will support 2 or 3 total (the PowerCab counts as the first one).
Most guys using a PowerCab are "it's just me".
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? Set up for a separate programming track using DecoderPro - now.?
Use a totally separate piece of track (3' - 6' on a board) with its own?
PCP (PowerCab Panel).
? Personally, I do not recommend just a PowerCab for even a one person
layout that is longer than about 15 feet, end to end.? You will end up with
a long cable between the PowerCab and the PCP.?
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? Have fun - this is all about what you want to do with your trains.? The
advice I have provided is in the interest of making your layout more fun
by just doing a few small things that will make life easier.
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?- Jim in the PNW
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Jim Betz