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       I'm Relatively New and Have Some Questions!
       By: DennisLTrain Date: February 1, 2024, 9:31 am
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       Hello!  I'd like to introduce myself... I'm Dennis, I'm 60, and
       I've loved and owned Lionel O Scale trains nearly my entire
       life.  They were something I would always make a point to set up
       around the tree every Christmas and from time to time, but never
       had the space for a dedicated layout.  When my son was little in
       the 90's, I purchased newer trains and cars so he could enjoy
       them (I let my older brother have the stuff we grew up with).
       My interest resurfaced when my first grandchild was born a
       handful of years ago.  I thought it would be great to have him
       (now them!) experience the thrill of Lionel O trains I had in my
       youth.  I purchased the new Santa Fe Lion Chief set with
       Fastrack and bluetooth capabilities.  I really loved it and have
       since also purchased the Hogwarts set for my wife, as well as
       many of the relatively newer Lionel cars, mainly ones that have
       functions that our grandkids would enjoy, such as the
       searchlight, walking brakeman, chasing gondolas, aquariums, hobo
       jumper, etc...
       I'm now interested in acquiring some of the more complex
       operating cars, such as the milk car with platform, and horse
       car with corral, accessories such as crossing gates, and also
       the old gang car, as well as the newer independent hand cars
       featuring two Disney characters.  My question is, will these
       items that were created before the Fastrack/bluetooth system be
       compatible?  Will the remote control (or phone) be able to
       regulate speed?  I'm more concerned that running them on new
       system will cause damage to either the hand/milk/corral cars'
       motors, or the new transformer.   I do still have an older
       transformer from the 90s and tubular track, but it would be
       great if everything would work on the Fastrack.
       Thank you for reading!
       Dennis
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       Re: I'm Relatively New and Have Some Questions!
       By: Vince53 Date: February 7, 2024, 9:01 pm
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       Welcome aboard, Dennis!
       If you check Lionel's free online catalog, they explain the
       problems with mixing powered trains from different time periods.
       Generally, you will not harm a train by running it on an older
       or newer system--it might not run, but you won't destroy it.
       Some locomotives can only run on AC, while some can run on
       either. Remote-controlled trains can be run on an old
       transformer--you turn the transformer up to full blast and then
       run the locomotive with your remote control.
       Hope this helps.
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