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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by simon1966 I run a Zephyr and have run 4 trains at once. One controlled by the unit itself, 2 controlled by the Jump ports, and one controlled from my PC using a Locobuffer 2 serial to PC interface. The Jump ports are a great feature of the Zephyr. You can use 2 old DC power packs to control 2 more DCC equipped locomotives. I use and old dual controller MRC tech 2 for this feature. The great thing abiout the Zephyr is how you can add to it and build a very comprehensive DCC control system in the future. I was able to get one of the DT400 throttles cheap from e-bay and have ordered an Infra red receiver so that I get wireless walk around capability. Will likely add another booster soon as well to provide more power as I bring a new section of the layout on line. Have fun, [/quote] Simon1966: I realize that the infared is cheaper then the radio control but the radio is so much better. If you can get out of your purchase or upgrade to the radio you'll be much better off. The infared is line of sight and if someone in standing in front of the receiver when your command is given, the command will not be received by the controller and the loco keeps doing what ever it was doing. If you decide to keep the infared mount it close to the ceiling so you don't have obsticles (SP) in the way of the receiver. We also found out that mirrors will change the infared direction, so we mounted a big convex mirror in the corner of the room. It was a store security mirror. When we (the club) went to radio we were amazed at how much simpler it was. My train room is 13' X 15' and I have one radio receiver and it covers the whole room, and you can also run a train from the ajoining room. JPM335: I don't know about Prodigy, but I do know about Digitrax and I like the way that you can build on what you already have. What they produce today is compatiable with what they built 10 years ago. Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob
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