Hello Tony’s Trains, I am in the process of adding to my layout and would appreciate a little technical input.

I started with a small [6’4” X 4’] HO layout with my grandkids. It’s basically an oval within an oval and a couple of spurs. I have an MRC Prodigy Express2 system which has been able to handle two locomotives with ease.

I would like to add a 2’X8’ switching layout to the ovals, but will likely seldom if ever need more than two or three locos at one time. I expect to use bus wires on the whole layout. However, the plan is to have two legs pulled from the oval that will end up as a reversing Wye in the addition.

So here are some questions:

  • Will the MRC Prodigy Express2 controller be sufficient for the combined setup? I hate to spend more for a booster than I did for the original control system!
  • Should I use the MRC auto reverse module or use another manufacturer’s model with the MRC system I already have?

Thanks for your advice……Mack B.

Hi Mark,