12-04-2012, 08:56 PM
jwb Wrote:OK, I'm looking at the NCE 524025 Power Cab as a possible starter set now. It's hard to get a good feel for what the particular products are off the web (and I don't have friends that I can visit to see products in the flesh). I get the impression from illustrations that the Digitrax Zephyr is basically set up like an old-fashioned centralized power pack, and control is done from the single console. Walkaround in any form is an add-on. The NCE 524025 starts out with a walkaround-style handheld, which at least some guys seem to like. Is this correct? Does anyone have experience with the NCE 524025?
I've already downloaded JMRI and use it for the freight car routing portion. A USB interface will be very high on my list. I assume NCE has one?
I tried using JMRI for that very purpose, but couldn't get a "handle" on it. How does it work..?? The program has very limited instructions...
Gus (LC&P).