What Is Lionel LCS SensorTrack? How Does Lionel LCS Sensor Track Work?

[@santafepacifico-scaletrain6207]

I never knew what that piece of track was for and now I do, thank you!!

[@vincentvanpaepeghem4844]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@TrainsnPlanes]

These tracks, along with a Legacy Controller, can be used for hundreds of functions! For instance, you can program a turnout to change route every time a train finishes going through that turnout - and end up with a Stan Roy kind of layout, where multiple trains constantly run multiple routes. Or you can set a particular crew talk dialogue, or a horn signal (like three short hoots before backing, etc).

[@Grantthetruthteller]

Back in the late 60's I used hair switches in the centerline of the track to advance a punch card (remember them?) that lined up switches to vary the route of the train. Would that be something that could be somehow programmed with your neat new electronics?

[@TrainWorldTV]

Not sure. Maybe you can suggest it to the manufacturers? They might know a little more then us.

[@railchief74]

@trainworld does it work for announcements for passenger cars?

[@TrainWorldTV]

I think its just for legacy engines

[@angelhelp6819]

Excellent video I like it keep doing new video 😀

[@TrainWorldTV]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fredashay]

But to use this, you need a 6-81499 LCS PDI to DB9 cable. This cable is discontinued and out-of-stock everywhere! So LCS is basically useless to anyone new to the hobby 😞

[@paulconroy1055]

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