too bad there is not an easy way to hook up fastrack switches to atlas track.
We love happy endings.
I'm glad to learn that the new Fastrack command control switches will operate with the older TMCC with CAB-1. I am just now in the process of building a new Fastrack 6x16 layout and will buy a couple of command control O-60 switches, but can only justify buying a couple at a time. (I gave all my Lionel tubular track and switches to my son for his planned toy train layout in his new house.)
Bill
The DZ 2500 eliminates the need for an ASC or SC switch controller and the wiring to them, It gets the TMCC signal through a data wire. Just needs power and data wire connections. Also, I have 3 ASCs for 12 switches. They are full-4 switches per ASC. If I want to add 1 or 2 switches only, I don't need another ASC. Just add a DZ 2500 as needed. And you can use the Dat port on an ASC as your data wire feed to the DZ 2500. I doublechecked this with Lionel. I don't have a DZ 2500 yet, or need one right now, but I'm dying to get one just to try it out...
All my 30 switches are command controlled using SC1 and SC2 controllers. Recently had to replace the antenna in one SC2 with a larger one I made from copper foil. Also have run earth ground near each unit to insure consistent reliable operation. Since the new switches have antennas, I would not be surprised to hear that these types of modifications will be necessary on some layouts.