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@RJR posted:

Obsidian, unless it failed, I would never consider "upgrading[?]" a PS2 to a PS3.  I find the former to be a more solid performer, and by using a supercap, I have eliminated the battery.  That said, what would be the market for DCS equipment---boards, remotes, TIUs, AIUs without also having a loco line?  I would not in passing that for persons who operate only conventional, like postwar Lionel, a TIU plus a remote gives you walkaround control.  I had that for several months before getting my first PS2 loco back around 2002, and it was a drastic improvement in operating.  I didn't have any AIUs then, but adding AIU(s) to a conventional layout would mean that you can turn blocks on-and-off and throw switches, without being tied to a control panel

RJR, to each his own.  PS2 was a revolutionary improvement over PS1 (if you value command control).  I agree with all of the advantages command control (DCS) you noted.  PS3 is more of an evolutionary improvement.   Better sound sets (improved board memory can store higher quality sound).   As you mentioned, PS3 does not require rechargeable batteries.  Also, OEM engines get Rule 17 led lighting.   If the DCS company part of MTH does not succeed AND my TIU/WIU fail then the only way I'll be able to command control my MTH engines is via DCC.   PS3 has DCC, PS2 does not. 

 Just got a PS3 upgrade kit in the mail today, will be upgrading my PS1 upgraded to PS2 N&W 611 Class J.   Looking forward to quilling that wonderful steam whistle.   Upgrade is super easy since its really just swapping out the control board.   I did all of the hard work earlier when I upgraded my Class J from PS1 to PS2.   As a bonus I'll have a perfectly good PS2 board I can upgrade a PS1 engine.

IF DCS company fails to launch then as a precaution I am downloading the PS3/PS2 sound sets for all of my existing (and perhaps wanted) engines.  Also there are/will be in the future more used MTH PS1/2/3 engines than I can afford to collect or store/run on my layout.   I'll miss MTH new offerings - was really hoping they'd make a new Acela or Western Maryland 1309 Mallet articulated steam.

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