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Choosing a control system
With so many ways to control trains out their what is the
best way to control your new toys? While it doesn't really matter it is nice to
be able to compare systems. Here’s a chart with pros and cons of different
systems.
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MTH DCS
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Lionel TMCC
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Conventional
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Whistle/Bell
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes (Most controls)
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Special sounds
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Yes (Anything you want)
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Yes
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Yes (Limited)
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Multiple trains
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Runs Vintage trains
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Yes
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Yes (with added extras)
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Yes
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LCD speed display
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Yes
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No
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No
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Locomotive upgrades
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Yes
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No
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No
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Wireless Control
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes (From MTH)
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Engine Prices
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From $200
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From $350
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From $50
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50Hz operation
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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I hope this helps with choosing a control system please if you're in a country using 50Hz mains system DO NOT buy Lionels TMCC system while it looks to be a good system it doesn't work 100% correctly on 50Hz.
While I have not used MTH DCS system yet I have a friend who gave me the information on it.
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