Realtrax Switch power.

Jon,

I also just purchased Barry's book which is AMAZING.

I have to agree!    

since my layout is so small, do I really need to use external power of my switches?

Yes, you should.

Will it really be that detrimental or can I get away with it?

You might and you might not. Why take a chance?

Along with that, I'm using a Z-1000 power pack for the layout which has an accessory port built into it. If I HAVE to use external power, can I just use that port for the power connected to a terminal block?

Yes, the accessory port on the Z1000 is fine.

Barry Broskowitz posted:

Jon,

I also just purchased Barry's book which is AMAZING.

I have to agree!    

since my layout is so small, do I really need to use external power of my switches?

Yes, you should.

Will it really be that detrimental or can I get away with it?

You might and you might not. Why take a chance?

Along with that, I'm using a Z-1000 power pack for the layout which has an accessory port built into it. If I HAVE to use external power, can I just use that port for the power connected to a terminal block?

Yes, the accessory port on the Z1000 is fine.

Barry! Yes your book is great. Thank you for writing it! OK. Now that I have the way to go, it opens up a whole bunch of new questions. Is there a way I can contact your directly with them. I think they are questions with simple answers....I think!

Thanks,

Jon

Jon,

You can E-mail using the address in my profile. However, I'm traveling and responses may be a bit delayed.