Would anyone have reservations about using Digitrax Zephyr as a first train controller? I know NCE has a lot of praise but I hate the screen and generally don't like TV remotes. The Zephyr is $200, seems to have all the programming I need, has a decent display and also has nice add-on remotes. I don't love the layout for full-time use but it has nice add-on remote options. So $200 to get running, $300/$350 for remote/wireless. It seems like a bit much for a train or two on a small track, but the train I ordered does have full 28 F-functions plus lots of CVs to play with.

Unfortunately, I have been informed that TAM Valley Depot is not longer able to provide a number of their products--including servo turnout controls and assoicated components. However, I have heard various rumors that there may be plans for others to take over the product line. Does anyone have definative information on the future of their product line and, if so, when the above products will become available?

Appolgies in advance if this subject has been previously discussed.

Regards,

Bill Adkins

G'day, I am curious about the soundtraxx tsunami 2 diesel decoder function mapping.

The manual PDF file indicates that the default functions can be exchanged.

I desire to exchange some of the first 9 sound functions for functions in higher function button numbers.

To negate using the shift key to access the higher numeral functions.

The bell is not generally a feature of Aussie locomotives, so I desire to replace the bell with another sound function.