Tranformer, power supply.

one powerhouse 180 brick.

item # 6-22983

 

I'd also suggest using a TPC300/400 or the new Legacy Powermaster. (If you have time to wait for that.)

Note that if the layout grows, and one is not enough, you can add the second one in parallel with a small wiring adaptor.

Layout power is (2) PH 135's, lower left that preceded the PH 180's.  Two TPC 400's lower right.  All operation is done with a Cab-1 handheld.

 

 

Please describe the "small wiring adapter".  Assume I know nothing about it.

The Lionel 6-14194 TPC cable set allows you to connect two transformers together. You can also use this with only one transformer, and add a second transformer at a later date. This set comes with the appropriate connectors to power a TPC from one or two Lionel 180W bricks, or almost any power supply source. http://www.lionel.com/Products...neID=&CatalogId=

 

I recommend one TPC400 with 2 180 Watt Power houses. This gives you power for 2 long freight sets with lash ups, and a long passenger set like the new Norfolk Western set coming in June? Also, you can run trains in Conventional Mode with the TPC Controller. Legacy is Fun.

Same general type power center as those pictured above. Two 180 watt PoHos linked to a pair of TPC 400s to supply two power districts. Easy to parallel for higher capacity with 135s or the 180s but not needed on my small 9x16 attic layout. 

Dewey's power center looks Great. That would be an ideal way to power your Pike. I admire anyone that can do this really Neat Wiring Job.

If you plan to add on, year after year, get the new ZW-L it's beautiful, powerful.

The zw-l does provide an all-in-one solution. While the price is higher, once you add up the cost of multiple power bricks, tpc's or powermasters, the cost starts to add up. That being said, you can probably get by with just a single 180 brick attached directly for Legacy-only running.