Many cringe at the thought of wading through instruction manuals, or are just congenitally oblivious to such exercises. Riding to the rescue of these wayward souls are Bob Phillips and the boys at TM Video, who have prepared two instructional videos covering Legacy and TMCC operations. The new TM instructional video, Modern O Gauge Remote Control Part 2, builds upon the introduction to Lionel Legacy control covered in Modern O Gauge Remote Control Part 1. Part 2 addresses the use of switch and accessory control with SC-1 and SC-2 modules and an in depth review of how to use TrainLink to incorporate the use of accessory cars into the operation of TMCC and Legacy trains. The Lionel Layout Control System (LCS) is highlighted in which a series of train operations may be automated via programming of the newer Legacy engines so equipped using an LCS sensor and programming track section. The Wi-Fi enabled LCS scheme is also demonstrated which permits one’s layout to be diagrammed on an Apple iPad and run one’s trains using a free downloadable app with either an iPhone or iPad. LionChief and LionChief+ equipped trains, the hand held controllers, and the use of Bluetooth with this system are included in the instruction. Recommended for its clarity and as a stocking stuffer for Post-Modern Era Lionel train enthusiasts, particularly beginners.
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