I like the idea that I can run my DCS trains and without buying another command and control system can run a LionChief engine on the same track at the same time.
So while we can disagree and have different opinions... let's not shut down the discussions. If it were not for these few threads on the topic, I'd still be siting in my DCS bubble ignoring the possibilities that LionChief might have for my application.
Respectfully,
Ron
Thanks, Ron. You nailed the advantage as I see it, too. In your case you like the fact that run your preferred control system (DCS) and LC+ - that it makes no limitations on your use and enjoyment of you present system, while costing very little in money and time to learn. I feel the same way, exactly, it's just that my preferred "control system" was good, old fashioned conventional.
People can get amazingly passionate about hobbies and it is a shame some get a little too . . . but as I said, I saw the same thing with fuel injection back when the Chevy Vega (a near but truly terrible car) came out with the first manifold injuection, etc.
And let's keep the discussion pging. Doesn't bother if people get personal and talk about my shortcomings - not really good form but it certainly doesn't hurt me. It was, as I said earlier, expected . . .
And I'm glad to have it all. All of the comments, good, bad, personal, or on point, are helping accomplish what I set out to do: as stated in the first post here. "I'm sharing this just to get discussion going and help this sub-forum get some activity: its rather dead on some days." 
Lee, I apologize if I offended you, not my intention, but feel free to dispute my statements.
But if you have to post and stir the pot to keep this forum active that speaks volumes.
LC+ has it's place, why does it have to be compared in order to make it sound like the "best" solution.
Even the chart has subjective identifiers. As others have posted, one persons complexity is not another's. So subjective on subjective doesn't really make for good application of engineering data. G
