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Is there a follow-up showing more advanced features?

Yep, it will work fine with EZ Track.

DCC standards are universal, so any brand of decoder will work with any brand of DCC system.

I think a layout of that size should be OK without a booster, unless you're running lots of engines at once. My current layout is 7 by 8 feet and has no issues with the basic power supply. I usually run no more than 2 trains at a time.

Yes, you can add DCC to older locos. Depending on how old it is, it may require some soldering.

DCC wiring is pretty simple - for a small layout, you only need one pair of wires going to the rails. This layout has since been dismantled, but that's essentially how it was set up. On a larger layout, it's a good idea to run multiple sets of feeder wires at regular intervals, since voltage drop can be a problem over long distances of track.

@Bill Chisholm I haven't had the opportunity to try either of the the boosters yet, unfortunately, so I can't offer any advice there.

For a relatively small layout, yes. If you've got a very long distance of rail, voltage drop can become a problem, in which case it's a good idea to run several sets of feeder wires. It's still only one connection to the DCC system, though.

I would try writing to NCE directly. If it was missing from the factory, they may be able to send you a free replacement.

Yes, it will work with any 2-rail track system.

Yes, it should operate them fine. Bachmann says their DCC turnouts are compatible with all standard DCC systems.

@@bchobbies yes, they say that, I have the cheap basic Hornby DCC controller as well. I can't control the DCC turnouts with that either. I have a fue TamValley singlets that I've used to convert manual turnouts to DCC, I can control them with the Hornby, but not the Bachmann. I'm having a great deal of problems finding out what channel, CV the Bachmann DCC turnouts operate on. The work under Loco address 9 on the EZ Command controller. But I have no idea what that translates to as an accessory address

@@russcole5685 Hmm. I'm afraid I've got nothing to offer there - I haven't had a chance to mess around with the Bachmann DCC turnouts myself.

@@bchobbies thanks man.

There are a couple of different ways, which the PowerCab manual covers well. It's a bit too involved to explain in a KZfaq comment, but not difficult at all. You can read an online copy of the manual here: www.dccconcepts.com/manual/nce-owners-manual-powercab-handset/

@@bchobbies Brilliant, thanks for the reply. And great video too :)

Yep! I wondered if anyone would notice the sonic screwdriver!

I wouldn't bother with the MTH system unless you're running only MTH locomotives. I haven't had a chance to try out the Prodigy system, so I can't compare it directly, but I would say the NCE is a safe bet.

@@bchobbies I was looking at this one and you do switching from this or no. NCE #524006 PH-10 DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL STARTER SETS - 10 AMPS FOR O/G SCALE. Thank you.

@@MarkTheLostTraveler That system is the more powerful version of the PowerCab for larger scales. If you're running O scale or larger, it would be perfect. For HO or N scale, it's a bit overkill.

Functions 1 through 10 are accessible directly using the buttons. There's a way to set up the function keys to access the higher-numbered functions using the Option key, which is explained in the manual. It goes up well past 20.

The included power supply is rated at 1.3 amps, which should be enough to run several HO scale locomotives at once. The exact number will vary by how much current each one draws. If you want to run more trains at the same time than the included supply can handle, you can buy a 5 amp booster from NCE.

HO scale

Yes, this system works with any scale. For O or G scale, you may need a beefier power supply, but it will work with N scale out of the box. In fact, we currently have an N scale display layout in the shop window that runs on a PowerCab.

@@bchobbies Cool, I'm gonna get one me and my dads layout this Christmas.

No, unfortunately, there is no mode for DC. My layout has a master toggle switch that connects the whole layout to either the PowerCab or a standard DC transformer.