OK, I'll start by saying that I realize this might be an odd question so here's some background:
My layout is 5x10, two nested loops connected by switches with the loops separated by block sections.
Currently I have two transformers allowing me to run two trains.
I have 3 locomotives: a lionel conventional unit, a MTH PS1 and MTH PS3
I'm going to purchase a CAB-1 and Powermaster with the short term goal being to have better low speed control and also to remove the transformers from my layout table. With used CAB-1 units selling for $100 it's not such a steep investment to get back some real estate.
So my question is can I somehow run two conventional trains on two blocked loops using a single CAB-1 remote/base? I'm thinking I'd need one Powermaster for each loop but don't know if a CAB-1 can control voltages on multiple Powermasters. Longer term I plan to purchase some TMCC locomotives and upgrade my current locomotives with ERR boards but doing that requires more money than I'm willing to spend at this time. Worse case is I buy the CAB1 and just one train at a time.
