Trying to find a good price on an NCE Pro Cab handheld unit

[TheK4Kid]

 Anyone know of any good dealers with a reasonable price on
an NCE Pro Cab handheld controller?

I looked on Ebay, but am not quite satisfied on what's available there.

TheK4Kid

[skagitrailbird]

 Either Litchfield Station or Tony's Train Exchange.  My personal preference is Litchfield but both generally have competitive prices and offer good service and support.

 

[maxman]

$127.95 @ http://www.jimsmodeltrains.com/-strse-DCC-Systems-cln-NCE/searchpath/2024773/start/13/total/28/Categories.bok

[tstage]

Ed,

You're just looking for the Pro Cab throttle, yes?  For a few extra bucks you can buy a Power Cab and use it as a Pro Cab throttle.  Nothing to convert.  Just plug it into a UTP panel (or the right socket of a PCP panel) and it automatically becomes a Pro Cab.

With an extra Power Cab, you could use it at your bench to program locomotives.  Just a thought...

Tom

[TheK4Kid]

Hi Tom,

Yes that's the basic idea. I have a walkaround layout, 6 feet wide by 24 feet long, and I want to be able to individually control the trains.

There is a center full length backdrop that separates both sides, so I'll put in extra UTC\P plugs and be able to have control on both sides of the layout.

I have one Pro Cab throttle now I purchased with the power pack setup etc.

I probably won't run more than 3 to 4 trains at once. I have two main lines running now, and still
adding to my layout.

[tstage]

Ed,

As I said before, if you already have a Pro Cab throttle, I would spend the extra $20 and get a Power Cab instead.  You could then use it for both a stand-alone programming throttle at your bench AND as another extra throttle on your layout.  That's quite a bonus for the extra $20 - in my book, at least.

Tom

[Hamltnblue]

Another thing to consider is a radio throttle. It brings a whole new feel to the layout.  No wires to plug in and totaly freedom.  Well worth it. I'll never go back.

[TheK4Kid]

Radio control is great, but I just got back to work after being layed off
for awhile, plus I'm helping three youngsters, ages 5, 8 and 13 through a tough time also
and so radio equipment will just have to wait.

Maybe somewhere down the line.

 TheK4Kid

 

[Lee 1234]

Get an 04 or 05 operator throttle. You only need one Pro Cab.