I'm looking to upgrade to DCC and would like to know if the Digitrax Zephyr DCS52 system is compatible with EZ Track and if anyone can provide detail on hooking it up to the track. Do I need to splice the wires as it has a different connector type? Here's the product pg: https://www.digitrax.com/media/apps/products/command-stations-boosters/dcs52/documents/Zephyr_Express_Manual_rev.0.pdf

Any insight is appreciated.

Thanks

In an effort to create moving water effect for my HO scale track, I've been experimenting with a filtered gel box light for my mini pond. The light is projected from underneath the table with two gel filters. I can also control both color and speed of the light. Here's some videos of it in action: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdhTpZJrQ2/?igshid=235dkesez83z

Has anyone tried this for water effects?

Question / advice: I'm new to model trains and love it. I recently got an HO starter set (GP40 Rail Chief set) and it's a great starting point. However, like most train enthusiasts, I have a passion for upgrading and going to the next level w/ the set. The train runs fine, but I feel like it's underpowered. In addition to the speed factor, I would like to upgrade the power controller, so that has the essentials, like a power switch. However, with the current set, it's limited to a 16v DC controller and I don't want to do anything that will burn out the motor.

If I wanted to upgrade to a faster one with a more robust motor, could anyone recommend a locomotive that is a notch above the  GP40 loco? Thanks