{"product_id":"nce-5240059-sb5a-5-amp-smart-booster-for-power-cab-w-power-supply-replaces-sb5","title":"NCE 5240059 SB5a 5-Amp Smart Booster for Power Cab (w\/ Power Supply) — Replaces SB5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NCE 5240059 SB5a Smart Booster is the current-production replacement for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nce-5240027-sb5-5-amp-smart-booster-power-cab\"\u003eNCE SB5 (5240027)\u003c\/a\u003e, which has been discontinued. It does the same job: plug your Power Cab into the SB5a and your system steps up from 2 amps to a full 5 amps of track power, while the Power Cab keeps working as your familiar throttle. This is the upgrade path NCE recommends for Power Cab owners who need more power — more locomotives at once, sound-equipped engines, and larger layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SB5a is a complete stand-alone command station and booster in one box. Up to six cabs (addresses 2–7) can run trains at the same time, and once the Power Cab is plugged into the SB5a it can be unplugged and moved around the layout without stopping your trains. The internationally approved 12\/13.8 V, 5-amp power supply is included, so there's nothing else to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: like the original SB5, the SB5a gives up the dedicated programming-track output. You can still program on the main, or keep programming-track access by using your Power Cab with an NCE Auto SW adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 amps of DCC track power for the NCE Power Cab system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the discontinued SB5 (5240027 \/ 524-27) — same Power Cab compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 5-amp power supply — everything you need in one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 6 cabs (addresses 2–7), 18 trains simultaneously, 29 functions, 16 advanced consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort (1–127) and long (0–9999) addressing; 6 recalls per cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 3 additional cab bus accessories (AIU, USB, Mini-Panel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooster-only mode for use with other DCC systems; works with auto reversers and circuit breakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram-on-the-Main supported (no dedicated programming track — use Power Cab + Auto SW if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for all scales (HO, N, and more)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e NCE Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5240059 (524-59) — replaces 5240027 (524-27) SB5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a special-order item. Place your order and we'll bring it in from our distributor; typical lead time is about 3–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45377207566518,"sku":"524-59","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/NCE_SB5_TS.png?v=1786129394","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/nce-5240059-sb5a-5-amp-smart-booster-for-power-cab-w-power-supply-replaces-sb5","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}