MRC Guys, need your opinion.....

[BDP]

I am looking at getting the Prodigy Wireless system for my Ho layout. My layout will be roughly 9'x14' and running mostly 2 trains but possibly 4 at the most to start with in phase 1 which I am currently on. My main line will be continuous without a reverse loop, I believe.

Would the 3.5 amps that the Prodigy Wireless system have be enough for that and with the size of the layout should I have more than 1 section or should I break it down to more than that? I am still working on the final details of my layout but will consist of 1 mainline, 1 or 2 sidetracks for meeting trains, several spurs to elevators and businesses and a yard.

Just to let you guys know I am not very handy when it comes to electricity, so I hope you guys bear with me. I will have a main bus line with feeders off of that every 3-6'.

Thanks
Brad

 

[Motley]

Yes that should be plenty of power for the size of your layout. Have you looked into the NCE wireless system? Not sure what your budget is, but I have the NCE Power House Pro wireless, and it's a great DCC system. Very easy to use for beginners, and it has 5 amps. My layout is 12' x 15', and an extension room that I'm building soon which will be an additional 9' x 9'.

No need for you to split it up into different power districts. If you solder all your track connections (like I did), you can get away with feeders every 6' - 8'.

 

[okiecrip621]

mrc

i have mrc wireless with a fairly good sized ho garage layout have ran up ti 8 trains at once with sound and sound locos idleing in sidings also run my on30 with it or my prod. express should be more power than you need also have several dcc turnouts in there to

 

[Lester Perry]

I have Prodigy Advance. My layout is a little less than 500 sq feet. You can see some of it at Virtual layout tours. I have had 4 people at one time operating and have never had a power problem. I hope that helps.