I have read(think I have) that all Lionel trains can be run with a Legacy system. If this is correct? How do you do it?
Brent
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Yes all trains can be run with the Legacy System BUT no all trains can be run with the Legacy System in COMMAND.
Non command engines require you to use a TPC, Powermaster, or a transformer with built in electronics to vary the output voltage such as a ZW-L or ZW-C.
Does that still hold true for the Lionchief Remote trains Marty? I was under the impression that they will run on a TMCC track with other command engines but they can't be controlled by the remote.
Ron
Originally Posted by RailfanRon:
Does that still hold true for the Lionchief Remote trains Marty? I was under the impression that they will run on a TMCC track with other command engines but they can't be controlled by the remote.
Ron
Yes, unfortunately the LionChief-equipped units cannot be controlled by the TMCC or Legacy remotes. It's a shame Lionel couldn't make them compatible with the major remotes, especially since most beginners may eventually acquire more locomotives and a command system (be it DCS, TMCC, or Legacy).
-John
Actually, it's a feature, not a bug. If you buy a Lionchief set or Lionchief Plus loco, it comes with it's own remote. So if you buy a command equipped loco and the corresponding command system (TMCC, Legacy or DCS), you can operate that LionChief or LionChief Plus loco(s) with its own remote, independently of your other command loco(s). So you don't need to buy a second remote, ever, if you and a family member or friend want to simultaneously operate trains together. There is no disadvantage, unless you always operate alone and insist on having only one remote 
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You can run them on the same layout with legacy but not with the legacy remote.
