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KPack:
Space is always going to be the main concern for dead-rail.  Charging is not as big a deal.  If you want to charge from the track that takes more electronics that you have to find space for.  Personally I prefer to have a plug between the battery and the rest of the electronics that I can easily access to plug into a charger.  In my SD40-2 it's underneath the dynamic brake hatch that pops off the model.  It will be harder to do with steam, especially a Shay. 

Regarding dead rail in diesels, the best place I've found to put the battery is in the fuel tank.  As long as the model has a fuel tank that will fit the battery (most 4-axle hood units should) you can fit it in there.  You'll need to mill off the weight inside the tank, and attach the motor to the frame using silicone instead of screws.  Keep the hood clear for the motor, Railpro module, speakers, and lighting.

ON28:
I have tested battery power in a Stewart/Kato F3 with Del-Tang (UK) receiver and transmitter (throttle), which are not currently available in the U.S. It worked OK but I used a r/c Turnigy battery, which is not protected and led to other issues. For indoor HO my opinion is that battery is a solution in search iof a problem. As I recently acquired a quarter of DCC locos and an NCE system (along with RP), for me that has put battery in the rearview. 

KPack:
I've found that for most issues common to indoor HO track a keep-alive is more than adequate.  However, it is really fun to run my battery-powered locomotive.  I'll probably do one more and have a pair that I can use for exhibition and testing.

-Kevin

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