To all respondees, thanks for your quick and informative ideas. Radio control is not a direction I have an interest in but will keep it in mind. I'm not attached to my DCS system or the PS-2 loco to not sell them rather than modify. I believe that moving to DCC is my best option at this point. As a bonus my Tortoise motors can now be used in a DCC system as I learned to late that stall motors don't function well in DCS. Is there a comparable reference book for DCC like my DCS Companion Book? I found it useful and informative. Is there a rule of thumb regarding installing boosters and power blocks like DCS had, given my 18' X 23' layout discription?
Jim