Lionel LionChief 2.6.30

Reviews

5 ★, on 2021-01-09
Great App For Train Control! This app allows for the control of Lionel Bluetooth Control-enabled locomotives. Much better than the handheld remote. The only caveat is that the track must be powered, at all times. Unlike conventional control, where the amount of electricity going through the rails determines speed, and polarity determines direction, this allows the locomotives to be powered and controlled, directly, much like DCC, but for the less technically/ electrical engineering-inclined.

1 ★, on 2020-12-27
If I could give zero stars I would. This app does not connect to the train. It will connect for 2 seconds and I'll hit one button and it'll disconnect. Thanks for nothing. Oh and also when you down load the app; the remote they give you for the train stops working entirely. Even after you've deleted the app off your phone or tablet.

4 ★, on 2020-12-02
Works great with my LionelChief 4520 Union Pacific engine. The app is a little clunky, but once you get going it's nice. I particularly like the speed governor (for the grandkids!), the momentum setting, and fine tuning the individual sound effect volumes. There are some features that only apply to specific engines or remote controls, so sorting all of that out requires being familiar with the Lionel product line (e.g. the "universal remote" is not the one that comes with train starter sets).

3 ★, on 2020-11-02
Works. However if you lose communication with the locomotive ( for me, had a truck derail on a car and caused an interruption in power) the app locked up searching for the locomotive. Had to force stop the app from settings to get it working. Have had this happen 4 times so far. Otherwise it seems to be ok. Would like to see an emergency stop button like the MTH wifi app has. Useful when supervising kids. Have seen them so focused on the loco, they don't even notice when a car decouples.

4 ★, on 2020-11-29
Does the job but the there's so much more potential for an app like this. For example there could be some random options where the train will whistle at random times, speed up a bit, slow down, stop and a wait for a bit, etc. Just to add some variety.

1 ★, on 2020-12-20
Fix this! Won't stay paired. Won't reconnect. Volume is controlled with this app but it doesn't work. So the train is either loud or has no volume at all.