trestleking posted:Just reading this post makes me disappointed these new toy trains aren't more "goof-proof". I will later this year get out my one PS3 and many long-stored PS2 diesels and hoping I can just enjoy them. I am no electrical engineer, I just want to run my trains. My 2 cents.
Rich
Accidents happen, sometimes it costs money to fix them. Improvements will happen over time as the technology matures. It's a good thing we didn't give up on PS1, though my personal experience has been negative, otherwise we wouldn't be here with PS3. Since the electronics in these devices are so sensitive, it has been recommended MANY times to add TVS and fast blow fuses to all layout power feeds, good advice. Perhaps it may have saved them ?
To your point though, thinking about all the new Chinese product advances, phones, DVD players, car touch screens etc. I can only imagine what their R&D budgets are compared to Mike Wolfs'. To MTH's credit, if I had to keep running my 1976 Lionel NH with very minimal detail and no horn, well I probably wouldn't be in this hobby again. Back then it cost 250$, quite a lot in those days. I still have it and enjoy it for what it is, although I just added a horn unit. 
Ok, I'm off the soapbox now, cheers 
