Battery power / RC pre-built?

Garden Railroading
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Does anyone know if any train manufacturers sell/plan to sell, train locos, with battery power and RC built-in?

Seems like a natural for a company like Aristo/Crest.

I’d love to be able to buy an Aristo steam loco/RC package, (like the RTF Electric Airplane packages that include the plane / batteries / speed controller and 4ch RC transmetter/ and onboard receiver)

Charge/ the batteries, drop the loco on the track, push the button on the RC, and watch with glee as the train slowly pulls away. :wink: (electrical continuity issues a fading memory/nightmare)

What do you say Aristo? …next Christmas track, train, battery, receiver, transmitter, all in one box! (I don’t need the track but, it would still make a great kit)

…and when the batteries are starting to fade, the train pulls onto a “charging” siding for “re-fueling”, (just like my iRobot plugs itself back into it’s charging station when it’s done cleaning the floor), … and like a prototypical train would, when it needed fuel.

A good idea? …or am I completely nuts? :wink:

Cheers, Todd K.

Cape Cod - Cranberry Cove Railroad (aka “4 Seas RR”)

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ToddK.

That sounds like a great idea. I feel sure that the reason you don’t see them the way you discribe is a money issue. Some Aristo Craft equipment is ready for sound and R/C but they leave the choice of components up to you.

Good Luck,

Ron

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Hi Todd Aristo is the only who provides us with the battery plug option but it is not a full on board connection. You still need to rewire to properly have bi directional lights and markers and in some Locos isolate the motors from the track pick ups. I would be out of a job if this was easier! Maybe some day.

Don Sweet ,RCS of NE