bostonpete posted:If you are a post war or traditional semi- scale fan LC+ in my opinion was a very beneficial innovation in the operating system that will serve you better and for much less money versus Legacy. Tmcc is not even sold anymore so that is a moot point. Legacy and vision line engines are amazing items with incredible features and functions but they just don't appeal to me as a traditional operator. As a point of reference Just look at the remotes for each system and you will see my point...LC+ is simple, toy like, but train themed. The legacy remote looks like something very complicated and techy at first glance. It looks like something Mr. Spock carried on the enterprise ....no offense intended.
I fully agree with you, Pete. Earlier this evening I initiated a Post under 027 and O Gauge entitled "LionChief Plus: the New Postwar," pointing out the similarities between the two.
I first discovered LC+ in March of this year when I bought an LC+ Jersey Central Pacific. Before then, I never ran a train with a remote unit and the track power set at 18 volts. I am delighted with it and now have 3 LC+ engines.
Someday, I may sing the praises of Legacy and Vision Line, but I struggle with complicated technology (it makes me anxious) and I can't afford to pay $1,000 or more for a locomotive, so LC+ suits me just fine.
Also, the last LC+ I bought, the Erie Camelback, has some very fine detail that was a very pleasant surprise. It's the bulldog of my layout at the moment.
Two more important points. My 6 year old grandaughter enjoys running LC+ with the remote unit, and the prompt and totally free service that Lionel provided during the 1 year warranty period for one of my 3 engines has been excellent. Very nice that Lionel paid for all of the shipping cost as well as making the repairs free of charge.
Fingers crossed for repairs after the 1 year warranty expires. I treat them with the utmost care. Arnold
