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Morning folks. I have a question about the next stage of my layout construction, namely, switch motors. <br /> <br />I'm using the atlas switch machines, perhaps not the sexiest, but I'm familiar with them from the last layout I did. I'm now considering how to wire them and I'm pondering DCC for them. My layout has sixteen switches that will need control (some sidings will be ground throws). My questions are these: <br /> <br />1. What's the power draw of the various switch decoders? I'm only running off a Zephyr, so I'm thinking I might need an additional power booster. If so, should I use that booster just for the switches, or also for part of the trackage? <br />2. How hard is it to make a CTC panel? I've played with PanelPro briefly, but what other options are there? <br />3. Can I do hybridized control? IE DCC with a manual toggle-board as well? I'd think that would be largely decoder dependant. <br /> <br />Thanks!
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