@christopher N&W posted:Also, Lionel Legacy equipped engines are available in S scale which is 2 rail and what did Lionel significantly change in the electronics to make that work?
Lionel did nothing to the electronics. As you said they work the same no matter how many rails are under them. John Sethian is a perfect example of someone running 2 rail trains using the 3 rail control systems. Eventually Lionel did add DCC compatibility in S scale since there was interest in the NMRA standard from the S scale guys. It will probably never happen in O because the interest isn't there.
Nobody in another thread that was started by this gentleman could provide those answers as to why not. It wouldn't be the way I'd approach it on my layout, but I'm looking to understand why it technically won't work. I understand most 0 scale 2 railers would not invest in the Lionel system whether it works or not so you guys are right that there would be no market for it in 2 rail 0.
Agreed. I run DCC and have no interest in the proprietary systems predominantly used in 3 rail. I have used them in the past and although they can do wonderful things I didn't care for them. My opinion.
One thing I would like to add is that Bob2 has mentioned many times how turning drivers is "drudgery". I have no doubt he is correct but I wish there was some way a machine could do this job for us humans and therefore take the drudgery out of it. You order a set of drivers/wheels for say a NYC Hudson (I have seen wheels for sale) and the machine cuts the tires out for them and you press them together. A guy can dream can't he?