I am very interested in using the system for layout automation. I need to see more examples of it in use before I jump in though.
I'm hopeful that the IR sensor can provide positive control points for stop/start. If you try to use Legacy or DCS to record repetitive activities the start and stop points will eventually drift. I want the passenger train stopping at the station, not in the tunnel ;-) Hopefully you can also have acceleration and deceleration curves and not just abrupt start/stops.