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I understand your frustration.

When I first purchased my Legacy remote, I'll admit it was a bit overwhelming.  I had been a 3 year user of the MTH remote and had it down.  I spent some time reading through the Lionel Legacy Control System user manual.  I became familiar with it and practiced, often referring back to the manual.  With some time using it the overwhelming feeling subsided.  No, I do not know everything there is to know about it, but it is now enjoyable to run my Lionel trains using it I prefer it over the other remote.

My advise:  Read the manual front to back and practice...

@MartyE posted:

This is a pretty vague complaint with out any details. While it does take some time, as with anything else, to learn it’s not that difficult.

If you’re not willing to invest some time and even ask more direct questions maybe Pete has the best answer for you.

Or a Cab1L/Base1L maybe be more what you are looking for.

Marty,

Wouldn't a Cab-1L be all that is needed if a Cab-2 Base is already present?  (You wouldn't need another Base because they both use the same protocol and frequency.)

Personally, I think that the Cab-1L might be easier to master, and you'd still get the major functions of Legacy with it.

Mike

Marty,

Wouldn't a Cab-1L be all that is needed if a Cab-2 Base is already present?  (You wouldn't need another Base because they both use the same protocol and frequency.)

Personally, I think that the Cab-1L might be easier to master, and you'd still get the major functions of Legacy with it.

Mike

Yes but it f the Cab2 is giving them such trouble, I’d sell the system, especially since in such demand, and just get the 1L system.

I would suggest, getting a CAB1L remote when they come out soon, and use it instead of the CAB2 remote until you get more familiar and comfortable with the CAB2 remote.  Both handheld remotes work with your current Legacy base.  While you do not like the CAB2 remote I do not like running trains with the current apps. on my phone, I like the feel of the remote in my hand.  With the flat surface of the phone, I have to keep looking to see where my thumb is on the screen.  Don't have that problem with the physical remotes.

My approach to new tech is very basic, same as when I obtained a new digital SLR camera, etc.   Dang there were a lot of options, bells and whistles.   So I just learned the basics and ignored the rest.    It was the same with Legacy, once I became comfortable with a few  basic features I would go back to the manuals and find something else to add.   It takes a while but that is my learning method.   I do know people who sit down and study all the documentation before ever attempting to operate the device.  Something else I discovered (years ago) is even if I'm fully comfortable with something it doesn't hurt every few years to go back and examine the technical documents.   All this comes from learning to work around my particular mental condition,...    "CRS",...

The hardest part for me is initially inputting an engine into the remote.  Here I get the manual and follow the directions.  Do not miss a step.  And keep a written list of engine IDs because it is much easier (to me) to access the engine with the ID.

As far as running the trains, are you right or left handed?  I hold the remote in my right hand and all the basic functions are accessible with my right thumb: throttle, horn/bell and whistle, reverse button, and coupler buttons.

As Mike in NC said, learn these basics then proceed to other functions.

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