@H1000 posted:Based on product lifecycle history of Lionel, I estimate we should see the BASE4 around 2035 or so. I'm going to guess that support for remotes that haven't been manufactured in 15 years will be dropped.
Hmm, I'll be around 90 then, I doubt I'll be up to using a smart device to run the trains, so I better keep lots of spare parts for my remotes.