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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by rrinker [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Student of Big Sky Blue [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by nslakediv Jose, James has a correct list of materials for you, a liitle cost savings for you would be to replace the DB100 booster(which is a little on the expensive side and with 2 reverse loops you would need 2 or a PM4) with 2 MRC auto reverser units($35-$40 each) they are now rated for 2 amps which will handle any loco you run over the layout. That's if you decide to use Digitrax, I have a large layout which I host op. sessions with 10-12 guys and system works awesome. Randy [/quote] Wouldn't the Booster in the Starter Set handle one of the reverse loops and the extra Booster handle the other side? Or Did I miss something. My layout doesn't have reverse loops. so I don't have to worry about this problem. [/quote] The one that functions as the command station can not also be an autoreverse booster. Personally, I find the Tony's PS-REV and PS-ONE,-TWO,-FOUR to be nicer than the PM42. And cheaper. If you start with a Zephyr, the cheapest way to add more power it to get the Super Empire Builder, it's cheaper than buying the DT400, DB150, and UP-5 all seperately - quite a bit cheaper, in fact. If you will be running less than 10 locos, that's all you'll need. That is exactly the setup I will be running on my 8x12 HO layout. Zephyr, SEB, one more throttle (a UT4, probably), and a few extra UP-5's, and a Tony's PS-Two to break the layout up into a couple of power districts. --Randy (another one, it seems) [/quote] Thanks Randy, I did not realise this. My presently depicts an industrial branch served by the GN. (I havn't decided where yet) When I reach the end of track. I just simply run around the train and head back staging. (The end of the industry branch loops back through staging to allow for contiuous running for when company shows up and just wants to run trains.) My small little 4X16 layout is well within the capabilities of the older "Empire Builder" Starter Set my freind gave for Christmas. Can't wait until I can get a BLI NW 2 or SW7 in GN. BN would be OK to.
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