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1) Correct, just another car to haul. 2) Yes, but there are a few varibles to consider. Generally, you may connect two identical engines together , GP 20s, 30s, F7s, PAs etc of the SAME manufacturer. I would not connect a Stewart F with a Bachmann F. Also an E7 is much more powerful than a GP20 even if it is the same manufacturer. Most important is output of the power pack which is usually measured in voltamps and stated on the back of the pack(7 or 12 or 20 Va. The amount of loco draw to operate is between .3 and .5 ampere of current. The pack must be able to deliver sufficient current to all of the locos that you want to run on the same track/time. Divide the VA rating by 12 to get the approximate amperage. If you have a Walthers reference book go to the MRC power pack section and you will see a chart giving the breakdown and the number of engines that pack model will handle
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