GUNRUNNERJOHN -
Thanks for the input, especially theadvice for "the less expensive" Legacy PowerMaster.
However, concerning your recommendation for the PowerHouse 180, Lionel has 2 different part #'s
#6-85226 $149.99 http://www.lionel.com/products...werhouse-10a-6-85226
#6-22983 $149.99 http://www.lionel.com/products...power-supply-6-22983
1. They look physically the same, and have the same price, do you know of any difference??
2. Also, you refer to the PowerHouse 180 as a "transformer", in the description of both PowerHouse's they refer to them as "mighty power supply" not a transformer - what is the difference??
3. Lastly, what do you mean when you say the PowerHouse 180 "doesn't require a serial data wire"??
As always, thanks again in advance for all of your valuable input ---