Lionel, TMCC and Legacy, have been in use by operators on my 1600 sq ft waybill-driven NHRR layout. Often I have as many as 10-12 people, with few problems. I have motive power by Lionel, Atlas, K-Line, Weaver and 3rd Rail.
MTH innovated with good sound, then sat on their innovation laurels. Lionel chose the continuous improvement model, building some of the most highly detailed, accurate O scale models available short of brass freight cars.
Further, MTH left customers “hanging” twice:
The first time they made a decision to abandon Proto 1 customers by failing to make Proto 2 “backward compatible.” All the corporate excuses ensued… Lionel didn’t go that route, and all systems are compatible. Lionel also licensed their tech to Weaver, 3rd Rail, K-Line, Atlas. They made money, encouraged competition, and broadened the reach of the hobby.
The second time was the fake “going out of business” notice, encouraging quick sales while …. Again, leaving customers just wondering. Enough said on that.
Disregard me once, shame on you, disregard me twice? Noooooooooooo.
