I'm new to O-scale. I started with a loop of Lionel Fastrack, an 80 watt transformer, and a Legacy GP-35. The locomotive ran well with just the transformer, but reading the manual and watching a few videos on YouTube convinced me I needed something more capable to really enjoy all the features built into the locomotive, so I got the 990 Legacy command set: one base, one power supply, and one wireless handheld controller. The 990 goes together easily; I was "ready" to run in about 10 minutes. I said "ready" because the handheld looks complicated and a little intimidating. I ended up watching the YouTube how-to video on my iPad next to the layout so I could easily practice what the video was showing. With a little practice the handheld is easy and fun to use. The 990 is an excellent way to run a Legacy locomotive. The wireless feature means you can walk around the layout controlling your train. The rechargeable batteries (included) means no need to keep changing batteries. As I've expanded my layout, I've added some Fastrack switches. These can also be controlled from the handheld - there is no need for an old fashioned control panel, and switches can be operated from anywhere near the layout.Read full review
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For the best control of your layout, this is the set to have. The main LCD screen lets you know what your selections are and the current speed of the train. A tiny LCD screen on each key shows what functions are currently active for that key. It makes the most of limited space. Hookup is very simple: one wire! I'd recommend this to anyone over six years old or so.
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Great item to use over basic conventional controls. Just takes a bit of learning from more sources other than the instruction manual. Works very well with legacy engines.
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I love the legacy command system. It was great to see my Lion Chief 2.0+ engines offer a few more bells and whistles (metaphorically speaking) with the legacy controller rather than bluetooth. And the Legacy engines themselves are awesome.
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It can make your train system do more things then you can imagine and more! I’m still learning different features everyday. I’m more then we’ll pleased!!
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