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Reply to "Bypassing TIU for track power"

Yes.  It's called "passive mode" and was discussed in this thread: https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...tive-or-passive-mode

The TIU channels can handle 10 amps apparently.  Are you expecting to exceed that?

Two other things to consider: if running conventional locos as well, your Protosound 2/3 ones will be limited by the voltage you supply to the track.  Might not be an issue with Pullmors, but it will definitely be an issue with something like an MPC with just a single hobby motor.  Those will race around the layout at voltages too low to even fire up a PS2 or PS3 engine.   The TIU has variable channels which allow you to send the track a variable voltage with the power supply at a constant 18V.  If you're running TMCC/Legacy, there's a cord that allows you to connect the command base to the TIU and run both MTH and Lionel command-equipped items with the DCS handheld.  You can still use the TMCC/Legacy remote for those items only.

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