FWIW...
This older unit has been my "go to" for any and all of my DC powered stuff:
It runs N, HO and 2-rail O scale beautifully...and it looks nice, too!
I also have a big Heathkit model railroad controller (which is awesome), but I prefer this; it just seems more "user friendly".
If you want to stay analog and can score one of these, I would by all means suggest it.
Again, just my own experience...
Mark in Oregon