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Hello to All
I am looking to add more power and a walk around system to my layout. Right now I have about 125' of LGB track outside that is powered by a tech 3 transformer. The tech 3 has just a little bit more power to it than the stock LGB starter unit that I was using. I really like the idea of being able to follow along with the train or be able to control it from a distance so I was looking into getting a system. What do I need and what do you guys recommend? I was looking into Aristocraft products. I want to upgrade my power. The 10 amp is only about $10 more than than a 5 so I would go with that. With an eye towards expansion in the near future I like the walk around controller over the basic engineer.
If I'm correct all that I would need to run one train is the 10 amp juice box running current through the unit that receives the settings from the handheld transmitter? The engine doesn't need any mods. Do I also need a throttle unit? What if I wanted to run 2 engines at a time say one in the yard and the other out on the main?
The walk around control that I'm looking at is # 55470 and the 10 amp unit is #55460.
Thanks
Todd
I am looking to add more power and a walk around system to my layout. Right now I have about 125' of LGB track outside that is powered by a tech 3 transformer. The tech 3 has just a little bit more power to it than the stock LGB starter unit that I was using. I really like the idea of being able to follow along with the train or be able to control it from a distance so I was looking into getting a system. What do I need and what do you guys recommend? I was looking into Aristocraft products. I want to upgrade my power. The 10 amp is only about $10 more than than a 5 so I would go with that. With an eye towards expansion in the near future I like the walk around controller over the basic engineer.
If I'm correct all that I would need to run one train is the 10 amp juice box running current through the unit that receives the settings from the handheld transmitter? The engine doesn't need any mods. Do I also need a throttle unit? What if I wanted to run 2 engines at a time say one in the yard and the other out on the main?
The walk around control that I'm looking at is # 55470 and the 10 amp unit is #55460.
Thanks
Todd