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#Post#: 3033--------------------------------------------------
not sure what to get.
By: MikeW Date: August 13, 2023, 10:36 pm
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ive had an HO set for eons. its as old as me well almost.
Recently i wanted to get back into trains but wanted an "O"
scale. Trains have come a long way. I bought a Polar express
complete set with blue tooth remote. Not crazy about the Loco
so i went looking for one i liked. Found a 4 6 0 not realizing
i have no way to run it. While reading i found i need a train
master command set with cab controller. No such thing as a new
one. Found older loco's ran with a variable transfomrer like my
HO had. but that means i need 2 tracks to run either train. I
guess my question would be is there any way to run both engines
on one set of tracks? Not at the same time of course. I noticed
the LCS system in one of the other threads. Will that work for
the 4 6 0 without any of the original cab system parts? Or can i
just use the lcs and app for my phone? Please tell me i have not
spent alot of money for nothing. Thanks Mike
#Post#: 3034--------------------------------------------------
Re: not sure what to get.
By: MikeW Date: August 15, 2023, 7:47 pm
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okay here is what i have learned. The engine i purchased is a
LCCS engine. I have to have a command control and cab set.
The LCS wifi unit will not control the engine. It will control
everything along it however. So as i see it i have 3 options. I
can set up a separate track with a manual transformer speed
regulator like my old HO set. I can buy a LCCS set from ebay at
exorbitant rates most run $250-$400. Or i can box up the engine
I like back in the box put it on a shelf and forget about it
until I can find a better priced Lccs system. This sound about
right to yall? Thanks. Mike
#Post#: 3067--------------------------------------------------
Re: not sure what to get.
By: Vince53 Date: January 31, 2024, 10:51 pm
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Mike, I'll give you some belated advice. If you're new, you
should buy a complete set first. Your only complaint with your
complete set is that you didn't like the locomotive. Overall,
complete sets cost less, and then you can buy individual pieces
later.
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