Boy, I can sure tell I have been very much out of touch with the "hands on" ins/outs of the 3 rail hobby for a while.
I'm about to decide that I will allow myself to continue to enjoy the hobby of trains through three mediums, involved in one of them as mood inclines:
* V scale (Virtual scale, i.e., computer simulation)
* S scale. (Scale version, not hi-rail)
* Traditional 3 rail trains.
As for me re-entering 3 rail:
I will be staying with Traditional types of trains, with a heavy emphasis on Postwar Lionel. Command control is not desired, my S scale layout caters to that aspect of model trains. For my 3 rail I want the fun, simplicity, sights, sounds, and smells of toy trains. I also desire to occasionally purchase ones that need "help", for I also enjoy working on the older Lionel stuff. For now, the trains acquired will be enjoyed primarily at Christmas time in a Christmas layout setting. EVENTUALLY I may seriously entertain the idea of a permanent layout location on which to enjoy them throughout the year. That brings me to this question:
What options do I have in order have the ability for walk-around control for conventional trains? Has a cottage industry stepped up and made an add-on attachment for PW ZW's? OR, is the only way to get this via TMCC1 or Legacy, or DCS?
As always, any input much appreciated!
Andre
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