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I would agree that the Lionel O 6-85226 180W PowerHouse power supply would be a good choice for your current set-up with the Lion Chief Locos and accessories. If you ever want to run Legacy locos, it would be great for that too. If you already have or in the future get any conventional Locomotives, you could later add a Legacy PowerMaster to vary the AC voltage from the PH 180 to the track, controlled by your Cab 2 and # 990 base.

Another possibility is a 4 output ZW with external circuit breakers.

Either way, TVS diodes are also recommended to arrest voltage spikes caused by derailments. These help to prevent damage to the locomotives and switches and other accessories with sensitive electronic circuits in them. For more info on circuit protection see this thread:

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...ses-circuit-breakers

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