Looking at purchasing one of these. Could one be used to power two separate loops of track? It looks like it's theoretically possible but could the device itself handle it?
Thanks.
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It has a 6A maximum, and it's like a 1-channel TIU. I suspect it would be marginal handling more than one loop. Note that it doesn't power anything, you still need a transformer with it.
I'm aware, I guess I should've phrased it as being able to handle controlling two trains on two separate loops. Thanks!
My son uses a DCS Explorer/Z1000 brick to operate his RealTrax 4' X 8' layout, that consists of an O31 loop inside an O42 loop, with two pair of switch tracks connecting the two loops. The switch tracks and a couple of accessories are powered separately by a Z500 brick.
One loop has a Santa Fe Rugged Rails engine and 6 MTH Rail King illuminated passenger cars. The other loop has a Rugged Rails 2-6-2 steamer and half a dozen cars, including a lighted caboose.
We've determined that this is near the top end of the DCS Explorer's capability.
