I am a self admitted new user to the world of DCS. After figuring out all the wiring and now having a AIU wired with all my switches I will never go back to not using DCS. I do have a question or two. A few weeks ago you may recall that I had a brand new MTH locomotive go back to MTH after I inadvertently did something wrong. The other day I received another train I was having repaired (totally unrelated) and right off the bat I removed the conventional and legacy option in the DCS remote. Is this something recommended or a possible mistake??? I removed it not thinking of any repercussions but didn't want to see another engine fly off the layout with me in a panic and not reacting quickly enough. Also, I presently own two conventional trains. One is the Lionel M-7 and the other is a RMT speeder. My sons really want to run those trains. I am afraid to put them on the layout for fear of accidently having a catastrophe of a bunch of engines running around. I guess my question is what is the best way to proceed? Should I remove the MTH DCS engines and place the conventional on the track? Or is it safe to keep them parked in the siding. I have Barry's book, I just hoping someone would be able to explain it differently cause I don't see where I can turn on and off conventional mode. Of course I am hoping I didn't screw it all up by deleting it from the remote. I was thinking I was removing the conventional mode for that locomotive at the address. Thanks for your help and sorry for the ignorant question.
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