Control using Universal Lion Chief Remote

Pretty sure the features for the remote and the app are as shown on the referenced pages 190-191.

Very limited compared to full Legacy.  The basics for the universal remote are just speed, horn/whistle, bell, couplers, and  some sounds I think via the shift button (I admit I am comparing what it does for a LC engine there - but the same buttons are there either way)

I would not consider that small subset "many" of the Legacy features. 

I am sure Lionel will continue to sell Legacy bases and remote pairs at $400 vs. abandoning those and only offering the  $50 universal remote.

-Dave

You will be able to run the Legacy engine with the Unversal Remote or LC App but you will only have the same control of a Legacy locomotive as you do with a LC+ engine.  You also won't be able to change the pitch of the bell or whistle either like you can with the LC engines. 

from what I have seen the Bluetooth does not have a very far range.