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You should be fine with the Zephyr just running engines -- most big name (Atlas, Kato, Athern, etc) engines made in the last 20 years draw only about .5 - .6 amps. I've run three Kato-based engines (all Stewart) on a test track with my Zephyr system with no problems. <br /> <br />However, if you want to add all that other stuff, like the uncouplers, and perhaps switch machines, the Zephyr could be outclassed pretty quickly. Since you're planning on going with walk-arounds anyway, you should definitely look at something like the Digitrax Chief system, or the NCE. You'd want at least a 5 amp booster to start with. <br />
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