As much as I do not like the whole electronic takeover of train running let us take a real look of what the future will bring. I come into the train room (or not), put on my googles or helmet call for the heads up display and do a quick over view of the entire railroad empire. I check all my overhead cameras that give me a look at the entire layout. I then decide which engine I will start on its programed run. The engine camera is working so I start it in motion. I then move to the other trains awaiting my signal and or new program for the session. As the trains are up and running I check them with the overheads and or the front camera before I turn my attention to the accessories that I want to have operating. A friend comes in (late as usual) put on his helmet and takes over control of the trains that are his responsibility. Then I remember to crank up the wifi so that the operation goes live. After all we get 200-300 viewers a day watching the operation. That does not include those that have signed up to run the trains that they have paid to control in this session.
OK, my question, 'how far in the future are we from this operating session'?
