Dmaxdeere87 posted:If your running command/dcs engines all the time with 18 volts, there' no reason to use anything but track power for your gateman. If you were using convential power then ok maybe.
I am running Command/DCS all the time or mostly plan to. But everywhere ( on this forum and Lionel and MTH ) it is NOT recommended to power accessories with full 18V and you have no control over the accessory. This also allows me the option to run conventional later should I choose. At 18V the gateman comes flying out and the solenoid is so loud. I did not want for the little man to throw hard and lose his Diamond on my 50th Anniversary Gateman. LOL