HI GEOPEG: I use the Universal Remote to manage 5 LionChief Plus Locomotive with no signal drop off. My 4 & 5 year grandchildren use this remote when they come over and it is great for little hands and they know how to change the channels to access the other locos on the layout.
Below is a YT video from my YT channel... Check it out...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHiClJLFCLk
Gary