I use the TMCC system for post-war operation and it works pretty well, with smoother acceleration and deceleration than transformer control because power rises and falls at a slower pace turning the dial than twisting a transformer handle. In addition to the CAB-1 and its base unit you will also need a TPC-300 or 400, which is what actually translates the TMCC command to track power. You can use any good power source - the Lionel KW and ZW are the most commonly recommended postwar transformers or one of the contemporary Powermaster units (the PM 180 would give you plenty of power). However, the TMCCs are getting harder to find in good condition and with all the components included, and will probably in the range of $150 to $200. If you go this route, be sure to read up on all the components needed (including wiring harnesses that may be missing from TMCC sets).
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