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Reply to "Using LionChief controls mounted on the fence for kids to control LionChief trains at shows; how to and animated accessories that work!"

I decided to use the iPad after visiting a couple of Museums where the iPads were common for interactive displays.  The curators I talked to were very positive on the reliability and durability of their iPads.  The steel case and stand I purchased from the river site provided good protection and the iPad is none the worse for the experience.  The biggest problem was fixing the Lionel app's volume and other settings after kids explored the app's options.

I agree that ropes do not provide any protection.  Plexiglass around the perimeter works best.  Our modules have 6" to 8" Plexiglass but several operators are in attendance at shows to deter determined intrusion of hands.  Our modules are 40" high so the youngest crowd needs parental help (and supervision) to stand on foot stools to get close to the trains.   For unattended layouts we have used 24" or higher Plexiglass walls.  Different crowd and opportunities for mischief.  That said, my snow village layouts have operated many seasons without Plexiglass and tragedies.   Tracks are 6" from the edge and no heavy scale equipment is running.

One problem with having Bluetooth control of trains is Legacy engines with Bluetooth on the "adult" layout.  Even though these engines are being operated by a CAB2, they can be selected at the iPad (or a visitor's phone) if another controller has not already paired.  To prevent this, I pair the engine with my phone app when I start running a Bluetooth engine at shows.  I can operate it with either the CAB2 or app.

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