Lionchief Universal Remote

Is the RS-11 a lionchief or lionchief plus engine?   I have heard and read that the 2018 legacy engines will run on the universal remote.   Is the RS-11 even Bluetooth? 

Jim 

When asking questions about specific models, you will get better responses if you include the model number. Ex: 6-99999.

The box for the loco should have the Bluetooth logo on it if it is Bluetooth enabled.

If it is the Lionel 18596 D&H RS-11 it is only command control.  The universal remote only runs Lionchief and Lionchief Plus engines so the universal remote will not control the D&H RS-11.  

Lionlman posted:

If it is the Lionel 18596 D&H RS-11 it is only command control.  The universal remote only runs Lionchief and Lionchief Plus engines so the universal remote will not control the D&H RS-11.  

And 2018 legacy engines .. Says Lionel. 

Jim 

carsntrains posted:

Lionlman posted:

If it is the Lionel 18596 D&H RS-11 it is only command control.  The universal remote only runs Lionchief and Lionchief Plus engines so the universal remote will not control the D&H RS-11.  

And 2018 legacy engines .. Says Lionel. 

Jim 

Ie: Bluetooth

The 18596 was cataloged in the 2001 vol. 1 catalog so the universal remote won't control it.  You are correct the universal remote will control Lionel engines that are equipped with Bluetooth.  

Some call the control system of LC and LC+ radio control.   I kind of giggle..  Blue tooth is radio control lol   Now lets see some dual band??  

Jim 

carsntrains posted:

Is the RS-11 a lionchief or lionchief plus engine?   I have heard and read that the 2018 legacy engines will run on the universal remote.   Is the RS-11 even Bluetooth? 

Jim 

Thanks Jim, My recollection is that the guy who sold it to me at a train show said it was legacy, but that  Word is not on the box or manual. There is also no mention of Lionchief or Lionchief plus on the box.

The box says the serial # is 6-18596 and it is Command equipped. And has towercom. 

I think it was a 2015, 2016 or 2017 product.

Landsteiner posted:

The box for the loco should have the Bluetooth logo on it if it is Bluetooth enabled.

No mention of Bluetooth. My recollection is the vendor said it was not Bluetooth.

I greatly appreciate all of your input. This Forum is so great for that.

I’m brand new to modern Lionel engines. I don’t think Command Cintrol is good for me because it is complex and I have a conventional wired layout with an MTH Z4000 transformer.

The Lionchief  plus engines with remote unit is perfect for me because it is so simple to operate and works great on my layout. I would call that simple system “For Train Dummies.” I consider that a compliment to Lionel because simplicity is very desirable for me and other operators who want or need to keep things simple.

So I will not attempt to run this engine using the universal remote so as not to screw up the engine.

Thanks again.

Lionlman posted:

The 18596 was cataloged in the 2001 vol. 1 catalog so the universal remote won't control it.  You are correct the universal remote will control Lionel engines that are equipped with Bluetooth.  

Gee, I’m surprised this engine goes back to year 2001. I might not have bought it if I knew that. No wonder it was only $329. 

It is a pretty engine and runs well, but not as well as my new Lionchief plus 2017 NJ Central Zpacific Steamer using the remote unit.