The electronic reverse unit in the Erie represents the first generation of such things. I would think it is not worth salvaging if you plan to operate the train a lot. It is worth salvaging if the antiquity of the electronics somehow appeals to you. Remember the early plastic items that warped? Same thing.
This is one problem with electronic devices for trains. They seem to change and develop rapidly. By the time you equip a large railroad with the latest DCC or whatever, a totally new and better system may have been invented! And what's next? I am intrigued by the idea of putting bar codes under trains, and using bar code readers as specific train detection devices. In connection with a computer and DCC, all sorts of sequences could be programmed, from station announcements to a train's route. You could even program your computer to record the operating moves you make, and store and repeat them. But the DCC devices would probably need a few more features than they have now. See what I mean? Tom Jarcho S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
