09-30-2011, 07:24 AM
Mark;
I would highly recommend the NCE PowerCab. It's simple to use for either operating your layout or programming the locomotives. For instance, I always input the locomotive number as the DCC address and putting in a long address such as 5030 is a very simple procedure with the PowerCab. You can program or adjust CV's on your locomotives either on the "main" or a program track.
You can get them for about $150 and hook up is very simple. It can be upgraded, even to radio control if the expense is justified. The PowerCab comes with a 7ft cable, but when I ordered mine, I also ordered a longer 14ft cable, which allows me to easily reach any place on my 20+ foot long ISL.
I would highly recommend the NCE PowerCab. It's simple to use for either operating your layout or programming the locomotives. For instance, I always input the locomotive number as the DCC address and putting in a long address such as 5030 is a very simple procedure with the PowerCab. You can program or adjust CV's on your locomotives either on the "main" or a program track.
You can get them for about $150 and hook up is very simple. It can be upgraded, even to radio control if the expense is justified. The PowerCab comes with a 7ft cable, but when I ordered mine, I also ordered a longer 14ft cable, which allows me to easily reach any place on my 20+ foot long ISL.
Ed
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