Thanks guys, I really do appreciate the input and advice. It could be good advice, but it's not what I'm looking for. I should've mentioned what I have in more detail. I have 6 loops/blocks (2 loops around-the-ceiling/shelf, 2 table-top mainline loops, 1 yard on its own, and 1 elevated off the table top). Each loop/block has a PW transformer (except one with a modern Williams) and a powermaster.
It all works, and I don't want to start over. I'd give up on MTH before re-doing my power sources (other than maybe the fuse suggestions).
I just want to run some MTH engines since MTH offers some options I can't seem to get from Big L. For example, I don't like Lionel's semi-scale Berks. The Jr. Berk is just too small, and the 726 style, while a classic, looks nothing like the real thing.
I was going to buy the inexpensive Remote Commander as a simple no-muss/no-fuss way of putting my toe in the water of MTH/DCS, but I was able to get a TIU and DCS handheld for a pretty good price on a whim. If using the TIU and DCS handheld means I've got to tear out the powermasters or maybe even add multiple TIUs to accommodate 6 power loops/blocks, I'll just sell the TIU andDCS remote and go back to the Remote Commander option.
Is there a way I could just use the TIU and DCS remote to control MTH engines while continuing to use my CAB-1 for my TMCC and conventional engines on this setup?
