Legacy V1.4 looking pretty good...

want to scan the new pages and post them?  can't find it on line yet.

Key words here are: "I thought someone said that............ "  148th

We can only post what we have heard via Lionel to the LUG meetings.  I'm sure they don't tell us everything.

 

 

Sure.

 

 

Pretty cool eh? I figured it would be good to have a backup base and controller and it came with V1.4 on modules. I sent the base file from the old base V1.3 to the new base with Legacy Utility. I was kind of debating upgrading my older stuff...having two versions, but all works well.

Sounds like it might be worthwhile to upgrade to 1.4, now we just need to get the black modules so we can do the upgrade.

Ummm... Look in the front of the 1.3 manual and all but 1of these were already implemented.  The additional battery saving is all I see that is truly new.

 

V1.3 Feature Summary

The V1.3 release improves usability, stability and adds some new features based on
feedback from users and requirements to support future products. Below is a list of the
major enhancements and differences from V1.2.
Faster Boot Up
• The remote splash screen has been removed to speed up the time it takes
to power up a remote. In addition, the remote remembers the last addressed
device when booting up.
Improved Auto-brake
• Velocity throttle controlled autobrake has been improved. The new behavior
of auto-brake allows you to control the brake sounds intensity, much like the
legacy brake rocker. The more you turn the knob below zero the brake sounds
increase.
Base Serial Improvements
• The base now has the ability to be accessed via serial port. This allows LIONEL
computer applications to read and write the internal memory and/or memory
module. LIONEL computer applications are not available as of this writing.
Improved Radio Driver
• The communication link between the base and remote has been improved in
both distance and reliability.
Manual RPM control
• Manual RPM control has been added that creates control similar to TMCC
manual RPM mode. See page 20 for more details on how to use this feature.
Improved RPM control in TMCC engines.
• Train brake no longer causes TMCC engines to ramp down the RPM, and using
high momentum with TMCC engines no longer causes the RPM to change over
time. RPM's will only change when you turn the knob.
Routes
• All routes are now double digit. This gives you time to view the route name
before firing the route. It also allows them to be configured in the same manor
as all other devices (Scroll, addressing history, info, name). See page 69 for more
information on this feature.
Engine Queue
• The CAB now has an ‘engine queue’. This system allows changes to continue
in the background. When you have an engine or train that has not reached its
target speed and you ‘deselect it’ (change to another engine or leave the main
operating screen) the queue will take over controlling that engine. Currently the
queue will run up to 5 engines in the background. See page 58 for more details
on this feature.
Labor (EFX) Bias Control
• More labor can now be applied without affecting the speed of the train. Two
new touchpad keys have been added on the speed page to control this feature.
See page 30 for more details.
Page 5
LIONEL LEGACY CONTROL SYSTEM
"Clean and Lubricate Your Equipment" "Wipe Your Track Regularly"
LIONEL LEGACY CONTROL SYSTEM
Specific Engine Types
• Additional device types have been added to the ENGINE INFO page to support
the new TRAIN LINK function. See page 57 for more details.
Engine Info Page Improvement
• The ENGINE INFO screen has been streamlined to make it simpler to use. In
addition, Memory Modules can now just be inserted to be recognized. See page
46 for more details.
Train Builder Improvements
• SOUND MASKING has been implemented giving the ability to move the dialog
and horn output on the newest LEGACY engines and some TMCC/LEGACY
combinations such as Super Roar. See page 61 for details.
• TRAIN LINK has been implemented to give quick access to operating cars
within a train. TRAIN LINK devices are indicated with a LINK over the engine
icon. See page 28 for more details.
• Each train device has a graphic representation in the consist. For example, if
you add a crane, you see a crane icon. See page 64 for more details.
• HYBRID MODE support has been implemented for the Super Bass Roar Unit
(TMCC engine as head, Super Bass Roar Unit in LEGACY mode in rear) This
will output labor commands in TMCC mode to trigger the Super Bass Roar Unit.
See page 62 for more details.
• Support for LEGACY Switchers has been implemented. If a switcher is lashed
up with other LEGACY engines, they will all run at the same speed and allow
LEGACY switchers and road engines to run in a lashup. See page 62 for more
details.
• AUTOMATIC SPEEDLIMIT has been implemented to resolve lashing problems
with engines having different top speeds. See page 62 for more details.
• Accessories can be placed in a consist and accessed with TRAIN LINK. See
page 65 for more details.
• The name of engine will be displayed in the Train Builder. See page 61 for more
details.
• The select and scroll keys can now be used in Train Builder to add engines with
ease. See page 64 and page 65 for more details.
• ENGINES CAN NOW EXIST IN MULTIPLE TRAINS making it easier to manage.
See page 62 for more details.
Additional Icons
• Several new icons were implemented into the LEGACY software. See page 84 for

Yes, it occurs to me now that some or most of it is since Legacy.

I wondered about some of the items, since I knew that my 1.3 already did them.   Extra battery saving and/or better charging management would be nice however.

thanks,  that cleared up a lot of questions.