Hey all, I got another dumb question. I have plans for a layout that is essentially two seperate circuits that will have one connection point. I understand I can isolate the circuits there with a switch. Both runs are for command engines so the track will see 18volts all the time, but I will also have to make accomodations for one or both of the loops to run conventional engines. ( At the moment and for the foreseeable future the layout will be all legacy, if I add another engine anytime soon my next question is going to be who has a spare room for me! 
) So my question is what do I need to be able to accomplish this? Would one 180W powerhouse be enough? Should I run two of the legacy power master from the powerhouse or is that not ok? Also are powermasters the right way to go or should I just add some heavy duty switches and isolate the power house from the KW I have. As far as load goes this is all for a 10x10' L shaped layout that will usually one or two legacy diesels lashed up with 10-15 cars, and a legacy mohawk with 10 or so freight cars, sometimes 4 passenger cars (they will be LED lit). All the switches and accessories are on going to be run off of the KW's 14v power most likely.
I am open to ideas, I need to try and keep power and control budget to around $300 under. I already have the KW, a Crying Fan CW80, and the legacy CAB2 base and remote. I realize its probably a lot easier to do this without the need for conventional but if I can make it work I want too. My fathers 746 N&W has rarely missed a holiday in its almost 60 years and at this point I just can't see shelving it and not trying for another 60!
