Thanks everyone for your replies.
C J we will check out JMRI as it might apply to our needs. It sounds interesting.
Mike from what we have been able to find, nobody has a system that will do what we want simply. Al Zamorski started developing a system but stopped the project due to a lack of interest. Obviously there are some intricate systems out there (just attend a concert) but we have not found anything that is simple and budget friendly.
We built most of the structures, opted not to try and control each LED but to group them for daylight, night, and day and night use in each building. so we have some ability to control things.
Richie mentioned Scaled Automation and we have watched their website since they became a sponsor. There are too many “Under development” items for us to take a chance at the price level.
Dylan we have Legacy but Legacy can’t handle MTH. We are using DCS to handle the turnouts, track power, accessories, lighting, etc with an I-pad so it does a reasonable job.
Billy we haven’t written off the arduino idea but it will be difficult to find time for it now. The layout has a heck of a long way to go. Still, we are talking about a beach week soon. I might get a project to build and learn while we are there.
If anyone runs into something else that might work, please let us know. Thanks again everyone.
Bill
