@Joe Allen posted:Arnold,
If you happen to have the original Z-4000 remote that came with the Z-4000 side receiver, you can use that without worrying about the engine taking off as it only works conventional engines. I had the Z-4000 remote and receiver before DCS came out and it worked great and I still use it to run conventional engines. I found that if for some reason the E-STOP on the DCS remote doesn't resond, the Z-4000 E-STOP will drop the voltage on the transformer to zero and you don't have to reset anything. Just roll up the voltage again when ready.
I believe if you follow Barry's recommendations, you should be fine. Just use the lighted car until you get familiar with working the DCS remote to make sure you don't have an engine take off fast.
Good point, Joe. I do have the Z4000 remote as well as the receiver.
