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[quote user="passenger1955"]and this could either power a basic DCC system (for example EZ Command) [/quote] Not exactly.   Typicaly basic DCC systems do not need a separate command station to power them.  Systems like the Ez command typically come with everything you need to get up and running, but Ez command is a dead end on upgrades. The Bachmann Ez command is a command station itself.  You cannot have two command stations connected to the same layout.   [quote user="passenger1955"]it could be sent to a booster, which boosts that up to a more powerful level (like 5 or 10 amps)[/quote] Yes, sort of The PH-pro 5amp is an all in one piece of equipment.  It is a command station and booster in one box.  You can add addtional 5 amp boosters to create separate 5amp power districts (if you are building a layout that will be running 200 car trains and 25 dcc sound locomotives all at once). If you are in HO or smaller scales, the 10amp system is not meant for you.  It is designed for larger scales.  See photos on Mark Gurries website where someone melted a locomotive due to a high resistance short circuit. You might be able to use the NCE CS02 command station with a different company's booster, but why would you want to?   Difference in price between the CS02 (Command Station only) and the PH-Pro Box (command station with 5amp booster in the same box) is $110.   Why risk a compatability issue? Also, you will need a throttle with your DCC system.  This part is completely proprietary*.   If you buy an NCE system, you need to buy their throttles.  Same goes for any of the other manufcaturers (command station and throttle have to be made by same company).  I would recommend purchasing at least 1 Pro Cab.   This is the 5amp starter set.  <a href="https://www.ncedcc.com/online-store/PH-PRO-5amp-Starter-set-p38322061">https://www.ncedcc.com/online-store/PH-PRO-5amp-Starter-set-p38322061</a> It has the necessary components to get you up and running, except the part which plugs into the wall.  That is sold separately. This is a less expensive route, and is upgradable to the equivalent of the above sysem (and you dont have to throw anything away when you upgrade). <a href="https://www.ncedcc.com/online-store/Power-Cab-Starter-Set-with-24-watt-110-240V-US-Power-Supply-p38322079">https://www.ncedcc.com/online-store/Power-Cab-Starter-Set-with-24-watt-110-240V-US-Power-Supply-p38322079</a> *You can use JMRI to talk to your NCE system.  By doing this, you should be able to use any of the JMRI supported cell phone throttle apps.
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