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Conventional & Command Power Configuration

Conventional and Command Configuration

After several unsuccessful searches, I am posting this question for input solutions/experience on system configurations for selecting between Command and Conventional modes.

After years of conventional operation with PW equipment, I have recently acquired a Legacy Loco and intend to acquire others and am switching to Fastrack.

I have a Lionel KW Transformer for my PW equipment and with the Fastrack Legacy configuration I purchased a 180 Watt Powerhouse. I also have a Lionel 990 Command Set.

I am also aware of Lionel’s Powermaster.

My question is related to changing the operating (power) configuration from Command to Conventional and vice versa.

An obvious solution is to simply add a Lionel Powermaster. However, since my track layout is small and simple, I am considering a simple configuration using a DPDT (Double Pole – Double Throw) toggle switch to swap between the output terminals of the KW transformer and the TMCC Direct Lockon/Powerhouse.

To add clarification – I have attached a hand sketch of the proposed power configuration.

Questions:

Have others used this configuration?

I have not selected a DPDT Switch – Recommendations/suggestions welcome.

Are there reasons this is not a reasonable approach.

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Hand Sketch Power Config via DPDT Switch
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