I've heard nothing but great things from my HO buddies who use their iPhone during operating sessions.
Are you planning on getting MTH's DCS WiFi Module so you could use your phone to run your trains?
I wonder on some specs. 1 unit per phone? multiple phones per unit?
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I am all in for two for two of the units.
Scott Smith
i am planning on getting the DCS WIFI.
Count me in!!!.................Rogerw.
I too am looking forward to this - I only hope it will operate on my Kindle
I can't wait for this new upgrade.
Scott Smith
It is nice to see the DCS WiFi also works on an Android phone.
I will probably get the WiFi unit at some point if it works with an ipad, which I think it does. I'm sure it will be interesting and the grand kids will love it.
Placing my order, hope it doesn't require any track work like the Lionel version seems to at the moment (SensorTrack for full capabilities)
Wait and see for me as well.
Very interested but will also wait and see.
Art
Absolutely! It will be installed near (but not too close to 
) my LCS WiFi module.
Which company will be the first to have an onboard camera in the cab so that we can view the track ahead on our iPad while we control the locomotive?
I sure think they will, my grandson likes the DCS and Legacy remotes now, but he also knows his way around the iphones and ipads very well. I got the Lionel Battle Train app for him, he just turned it on and started playing. I am still trying to figure out how to get past the opening screen...
I think both the DCS app and the LCS app are going to be a hit with the kids and may very well spark some needed interest back into the hobby from the younger folks. I think both companies are on the right track here and wish them both much success with the apps.
I'm interested but I have a very old version TIU. Wonder if there would any compatibility issue?
Which company will be the first to have an onboard camera in the cab so that we can view the track ahead on our iPad while we control the locomotive?
That's a great idea, hope the folks from MTH and Lionel are listening. I think the kids would really love that too (along with the adults)!!
I'll consider it when the reviews are in.
Which company will be the first to have an onboard camera in the cab so that we can view the track ahead on our iPad while we control the locomotive?
That's a great idea, hope the folks from MTH and Lionel are listening. I think the kids would really love that too (along with the adults)!!
We would MUCH rather have a camera in the locomotive than crew talk or even WiFi.
Using WiFi to control other things the guests have noticed they must take their eyes off of the object (even if it has a camera) because there is no "feel" for where the controls are. Like texting and driving a real car, you crash your toy one when you look away. We are sure they will sell a lot of these but still feel a color camera up front would be better.
I'm definitely in. Using a big Nook HD+ running Andriod would be awesome for running trains!
Which company will be the first to have an onboard camera in the cab so that we can view the track ahead on our iPad while we control the locomotive?
Well, I guess we could say Lionel was way ahead of its time when they brought out "Railscope" back in the early 90's. They also offered a small 5 or 7" screen for it. It actually worked really well for technology at that time.
Having a new camera inside an engine today should be easy to do, but I tend to think they will shy away from a "add on" camera because that means customers would have to take the cab off, potentially causing other issues because of their clumliness.
All new productionEngines could have "on board factory installed" camera's.
Who knows what the future will bring.
I'm in
Which company will be the first to have an onboard camera in the cab so that we can view the track ahead on our iPad while we control the locomotive?
That's a great idea, hope the folks from MTH and Lionel are listening. I think the kids would really love that too (along with the adults)!!
We would MUCH rather have a camera in the locomotive than crew talk or even WiFi.
Using WiFi to control other things the guests have noticed they must take their eyes off of the object (even if it has a camera) because there is no "feel" for where the controls are. Like texting and driving a real car, you crash your toy one when you look away. We are sure they will sell a lot of these but still feel a color camera up front would be better.
Whoa, 'we' don't want to lose any current functionality, crew talk or wifi, 'we' want the camera in addition to all we already have!!! More is always better 
Forgot to add, we don't want the price to increase either, but this might be pushing it just a bit. 
The moment I can get my hands on one I will grab it. Very much looking forward to it.
Got the Lionel unit last week at Allentown......I'm in the the MTH one as soon as it's available.
Peter
Pre-ordered mine from Nassau
Pre-ordered from Legacy Station. MTH says March delivery.
LDBennett
No way - I don't have a I-phone.
If the new MTH allows for ipad size remote and some new graphics I really look forward to it.
Yes, the app does.
After seeing it at TrainFest, I may have to get on board. Very cool!
Art
I'll get one to check it out as well. Not thrilled needing one for each TIU, so I'll just get 1 and see if I like it enough to bother to get the 2nd one.
Jim
I am interested but waiting to see if it interfaces with my AIUs so I can control my locos and my 30 switches from my Iphone and IPad.
I don't know- mainly because that's a new trick and I'm an old dog. I did, however, upgrade my dumb phone to one that doesn't have an antenna so anything's possible.
James the Luddite
Craig,
I am interested but waiting to see if it interfaces with my AIUs so I can control my locos and my 30 switches from my Iphone and IPad.
The initial, free MTH app will not have that capability. It will, however, be in the later, paid-for app.
No way - I don't have a I-phone.
It will also be available for Android devices too.
What ever happened to good ole' ZW handles????
But, yes, I will get one.
--Greg
On my list. Ipad Air is on the Christmas list.
Craig,
I am interested but waiting to see if it interfaces with my AIUs so I can control my locos and my 30 switches from my Iphone and IPad.
The initial, free MTH app will not have that capability. It will, however, be in the later, paid-for app.
Thanks Barry
Not sure what I gain from this that I can't do with my simple DCS handheld functions. All I ever use is startup, thumbwheel, whistle, bell, shutdown.
Besides, I would have to subscribe to $100/month cell phone contract just to learn how to use the I whatever. Which means little or no train purchases
No thanks. Stick with what I know.
But that's just me. Your mileage may vary.
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