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Not everyone has sensor tracks installed!  AAMOF, I suspect a very low percentage of Legacy locomotive buyers have sensor tracks!  You're talking about well over $100 and more wiring/complexity just to eliminate a module that costs maybe a dollar, but probably less.

Well!  OK!

The SensorTrack unit (the add-on, IRV2 Sensor Module, not the FasTrack unit) is listed at a penny less than $100.  The FasTrack unit lists for a penny less than $95. Regular discounts apply. 

Honestly, I have no idea how many SensorTracks have been sold - or how many Legacy users own one (or both) of the two varieties.  Low percentage?  High percentage?  Who knows?   I know for a fact, though, that Lionel has sold more than one.   

All things considered, yeah, I probably would have been happier if Lionel kept the modules as well as the SensorTrack.  But, I'm not losing sleep over it.

Yep.  More wiring which can be a pain for an existing layout.  Complexity is not overwhelming, IMO.

Lionel says the units do more than just identify locs:

  • "Triggers locomotives actions from a list of preset Action Commands or custom user recordings
  • Automatically updates engine info in all CAB-2 remotes (Requires LEGACY base & CAB-2 remote)
  • Displays real time engine locations on the iPad-based LCS App (requires LCS WiFi, Apple iPad™ and free LCS App)
  • Preset and Custom Action Commands: Use any of the eight pre-programmed actions or create your own automated routines that your compatible locomotives will follow each time they pass the LCS SensorTrackTM. Pre-programmed actions include whistle and horn blows, engineer dialog, CrewTalk, and bell ringing. LCS SensorTrackTM even knows which direction your locomotives is going and performs dialog actions such as arrival and departure announcements accordingly.
  • Record your own series of up to 200 commands from your Legacy CAB 1L, CAB 2, or LCS App. These commands will then be played back automatically each time any IR-compatible loco passes over the track. Alternately, you can make loco-specific recordings so just one engine performs your custom actions. Preset Action commands and custom user recordings are stored locally in the memory of each SensorTrack on your layout.
  • Instant CAB-2 Updates: When your LCS installation includes a LEGACY base and CAB-2 remote, SensorTrack™ automatically programs LEGACY CAB-2 remote with vital engine information. This instant "roll-over update" includes road names and road numbers, current fuel level, lighting options and more. This feature is especially useful when your layout hosts visiting locomotives. It effectively replaces Legacy orange locomotive memory modules.
  • Real time location information: When your LCS installation includes an LCS WiFi, Apple iPad™ and the free LCS App, SensorTrack™ delivers real time location updates on the LCS App. See each compatible locomotive's ID, name and number appear on your iPad each time one crosses any SensorTrack™ on your layout."

FWIW.

Hi Gentlemen! I can't thank you enough for this spirited debate.  It has actually been quite helpful and I thank you for that.  So I have a small layout 11'x11' feet what do I need for a sensor track so I can program a Lionel engine.  Is it the Lionel 6-81294 Sensor Track or something else.  Do I need the 6-81499 cable with power supply?  Thanks guys!

@Shack posted:

Hi Gentlemen! I can't thank you enough for this spirited debate.  It has actually been quite helpful and I thank you for that.  So I have a small layout 11'x11' feet what do I need for a sensor track so I can program a Lionel engine.  Is it the Lionel 6-81294 Sensor Track or something else.  Do I need the 6-81499 cable with power supply?  Thanks guys!

This might help.  LCS is a great system ... and works pretty much flawlessly without inflicting much misery.  

http://www.lionel.com/lcs/

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