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I've been off line for a couple of days ... come back and find lots of comments and great information.  I do want to take the time to thank everyone for their input.  Especially to Joe for the excellent responses to my questions.... they were very helpful.  By giving me the amps used by the locos, I can now calculate the max number of locos each system can handle.I read a review about the PowerCab on another site (maybe tonys trains) and the author said when he added the 4th loco it would trip the breaker on the PowerCab.  He didn't say if they had sound decoders or not ..... or if they were in consist or 4 singles.  Personally, for me  ... Operating 5 locos (3 trains at once) would be an extreme.  The track plan is for only 4x16 with 2 lines.  More than a basic loop .... but nothing extravagant.The more recent conversations about upgrading (adding power boosters or complete systems) has also been a learning experience for me.  Simon ... since you are experienced with a Zepher, do you find the 2.5 amps enough power to handle your needs?   How many locos can it handle at one time.I think the PowerCab control is great!  But with some of the other features offered by the Zepher ..... I am leaning towards the Zepher and adding a ut4 for some walk around flexiblity.  Who knows, next week I might change my mind!  (I feel like a kid in a candy store, and I'm 58 year old!)Thanks to all for the great forum and the comments.  It is apprecated.Kent
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