Hello All,
I'm sure this question has been asked before but I wanted to get your feedback on my situation. Earlier this year I swapped out my Z4000's for Z1000 bricks with the IR remote. I'm running a total of 5 engines each on their own separate track. I have the IR receivers strategically placed in different areas on my layout so they don't interfere with each other. This works but it's a pain and I wouldn't mind doing an upgrade to the full blown DCS system. Now my layout is very simple, I run all MTH tinplate style conventional trains. So everything looks 80 years old but they are all equipped with PS2 and PS3 guts. I don't have any accessories that I control with the remote. No switch tracks and nothing that would get tied back to an AIU, so I don't need one of those. What I do need is a way to control all 5 trains and all of their features like whistles, bells, yard talk, etc. With that being said, what does the group suggest I look at, the original DCS handheld Remote or is it worth it to go with the newer WiFi system and app? I don't have a TIU as it is so either way I would need to purchase one. I know with the wifi app, I need a newer version of the TIU, but is one overkill for my layout, or does it come down to a matter of opinion?
Thank you,
Sam
