Thanks for the inputs.
Yeah, im aware of buying used electronics. Thats why I was only looking at getting just the TIU used. Cant find them new anywhere, (im still looking) used ones were going for around 80.00 on ebay. If they were in stock, could get TIU for 200, or 315 with wifi combo from one online MTH dealer. I dont have an LHS near me. Its like a road trip to nearest one, and they only carry Lionel.
Key fob is a cool idea. Got more info / link to that system? That kinda slipped my mind... to make my own / search for options... Your pic seems to be plug and play ready unit. Whats input voltage?
Im not looking to run both at the same time.
Explorer was on my radar, until the snag about remote switch control. They key fob sounds like a good solution. But, if I wanted to add a 2nd diesel engine at some point, cant lash up with the explorer.
Just to be clear as there seems to be some confusion.... Run one engine at a time around the house, mainline, while keeping other on a side track. Both will not be running on main line, or around the loop of one room during the same time. Going to use the loop to idle one while operating the other.
