Ben Reed

So if I were to change my Lenz controller what are all of the components i would need to purchase to make the system work correctly? Changing to a PC controlled system sees me having no sentimental connection to Lenz so I more than happy to change providing the cost isn't too much greater. I have tried to find a diagram to show the connections and components I need to create this system, but with no luck. As said, I am a complete novice at anything other than simple soldering and basic electronics, so finding a system like Loconet if possible where it's more on a plug and play basis would be perfect. Cheers for your initial responses guys.

Hi there, I have recently decided to restart my layout from scratch, this time around I am looking for a much more complex but refreshing start to the hobby. I am looking for complete automation. Inspired by that of he McKinley Railway layout. I have watched their 'tutorial' style videos on what they use, and have scoured the web for anything else I can find, however I have not had much luck in knowing exactly what I need to purchase or how I go about creating this setup. I'd like to save costs where I can, so I currently have a LZV100 Lenz command system running Version 3.6 - If possible I'd like to keep using this, however I have been informed that it is not compatible with Digitrax' Loconet. In whole what components would I need to purchase from Lenz in order to gain automation to the level of McKinley Railway using TrainController on my PC to make it all work? This includes working signals and a signal table showing the location in LED form of each train and point direction. I have attached the track plan of my layout to try and give some idea of what I would need to work with its scale, it measures roughly 11.5' square, and being a complete novice to block signalling in this kind, how would i divide the plan to help the computer understand the location of trains? Thank you for any help, as I am completely baffled but excited to learn about this new prospect. Regards, Ben.