I'm pretty sure it will Tom, if I can remember correctly, all digital means, is there is an computer (motherboard) on the loco, and it talks to the controller. Please don't quote me on this un', I am NOT sure.TPK wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:40 pmI have a KATO M2 20-851-1 analog set. Will a digitale locaomotive run on an analog track set?WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:05 pmMay I presume Tom, that it is made by Bachman?
Their new loco's are quite decent, not the best by any means, but very good (especially on the wallet). I would advise staying away from any of their old engines/sets, all they were, were old tyco's, rebranded after Bachman took them over, basically toy grade, with cheap internals. They are more then fine to collect, but not as operators.
If you do want to buy old/used engines, look at anything from Kato/Lionel/Walthers/Atlas/ect. You can find tons of great, used engines, on the secondary market, like you know .
As for rolling stock, well, you have an unlimited amount of options out there. Basically, if it rolls, it's good to go. Biggest thing that you have to watch out for, is the trucks, because modern ones are not cross compatible with the ole' blockies. You can definitely upgrade them, or have a couple of adaptor cars, with a different unit on each end. Not a biggie, just thought you'd like that little tidbit, I learned back then .
Anyway,
I do like that scheme, was torn between it, and Sante Fe, decided on SF instead back then.
All-in-all, bringing back a lot of memories Tom, I do love railroading too!
Just curious.
Best for both of us, to do some quick research, we don't want to damage anything .