--- title: "Lionel LCS - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "Lionel Layout Control System connects and operates model locomotives, switches, accessories, track power or lighting on any model railroad. The LCS App uses the Lionel LCS Wi-Fi adapter to connect you" --- # Lionel LCS β€” United States ![Lionel LCS App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple62/v4/aa/30/da/aa30da45-28c0-ed7d-f508-c1077484f0f4/mzl.llchdfdf.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Lionel](https://apptail.io/developer/lionel-qAtb) **Category:** Utilities **Rating:** 4.1/5 (12 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.lionel.Lionel-LCS **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 3.8.2 (released 2016-11-30) **Original Release:** 2013-07-08 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id666934678) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/lionel-lcs-flzl/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/lionel-lcs-flzl/united-states) ## Lionel LCS Description Lionel Layout Control System connects and operates model locomotives, switches, accessories, track power or lighting on any model railroad. The LCS App uses the Lionel LCS Wi-Fi adapter to connect your iPad to your LCS-equipped train layout. Build up track sections and control switches, power, and operating tracks with the touch of a finger. Connect to a Lionel LEGACY base to view and edit your locomotive roster. Note: Connecting requires the LCS Wi-Fi and other LCS hardware control devices. To operate Lionel command-equipped locomotives a Lionel Base-1L is required. Full functionality requires a Lionel Legacy Base. All available from Lionel LLC. ## Lionel LCS Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple30/v4/5e/3f/ab/5e3fab70-778e-208d-8dfa-589475d541dc/mzl.mtmmdkqj.png/1024x768.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple18/v4/c7/a1/4e/c7a14ec6-6650-9f7d-57ef-56ae8d3651ff/mzl.sactkezr.png/1024x768.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple18/v4/da/ab/8a/daab8a27-5c48-e861-c6ba-92b0b38d6444/mzl.lexclqvf.png/1024x768.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple60/v4/f1/aa/ca/f1aaca11-e299-a4e1-0f53-f4d4f91c8eae/mzl.hrtvdeff.png/1024x768.png) ## Lionel LCS Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 8 (67%) - 4 stars: 1 (8%) - 3 stars: 1 (8%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 2 (17%) ## Lionel LCS Reviews in United States ### ****- "Sound settings need work" Overall, this app works nicely. Lots of support for older Lionel accessories, which is nice. My only gripe is that the sound on/off setting isn’t stored when the app closes. And even with sound turned off, pressing a momentary button or toggle switch for accessories pauses any music you may have in the background. This means I can’t use this app and (reliably) play music at the same time. Fix that and it’d be perfect. -- s00per64, 2020-08-12 ### ****- "Good" I do not know how to use legacy but great app! πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜„πŸ˜„πŸ˜ƒ (i use lionchief plus) I am working on my train layout its being an empire one step at a time -- I like da classics, 2015-04-14 ### **--- "Crashes, poor track selection" The app crashes when I try to take a picture for my roster. Would be nice to have a better library of locomotives and accessories. The track selection is horrendous. Trying to get wandering double track mainline to line up is impossible. -- Red Liter, 2014-11-06 ### ***-- "Needs improvements" Good: 1) Great editing of legacy base roster. You may take and add pictures of your locos to create a beautiful roster (I love this!). Better interface to edit Legacy Base loco control parameters. There should be a little more help info one these topics, perhaps a "loco lookup" function to lookup an official picture, and set all these settings appropriately, given road number. 2) Amazing interface with legacy locos and LCS SensorTrack. Can detect loco direction and when loco passes will auto update roster with new (compatible legacy) locos. This detect can trigger one-of-10 per designed routines (basic) or a custom recorded sequence, throw switches, etc. 3) Good speed response to commands. 4) Halt button works properly with LONG PRESS. 5) Can create a custom digital version of your layout to control switches, accessories. Control very intuitive, (touch switch to throw) can control/fire routes (though not build, see below). Bad: 1) LCS Wifi Module reception is spotty, connecting and disconnecting erratically. This makes some commands not go through (imagine "fail to halt" scenario). This needs to have a 2-way communication system, such that commands are confirmed, and sent UNTIL confirmed, needs to be more bullet proof in this regard. App should send commands again when connection is re-established. There should be options for "send each command 2 times, etc." or "confirm commands". Until this is fixed, you must have Cab2 handy AT ALL TIMES!! Switches sometimes become un synchronized with app, creating confusion. This would be solved by 2-directional interface between app and LCS Wifi. App should be sent status of switches to prevent getting out of sync. 2) Functionality very basic, (loco: start,power down, direction (toggle, not absolute), couplers, speed, horn (basic, no legacy quilling), bell). No TPC control, no conventional loco control. More fun functionality is missing (tower comm, crew talk, smoke control, volume adjust, etc.) 3) Interface should imitate wonderful Cab2, using drag finger gestures, etc. 4) Would be wonderful interface to program functions (creating routes, lash ups, TPC mode: conventional <--> TMCC, power up track (through TPC, perhaps with warning "make sure no conventional locos on track"), set loco stall speed, set loco speed limit, set loco momentum, etc.) instead of obscure Cab2 button sequences. 5) When addressing locos at first, this app uses obscure 2-digit number flip interface, would be better to have option -- Supergreekster, 2014-09-13 ### ****- "Great Start" This app is a great addition to the LCS lineup from Lionel. I would rate it higher, but the emergency shut off button does not work. -- THATAPPFAN, 2014-09-03 ### ***** "Amazing" Ok some of you may have been waiting for the lcs wifi to come out well it should come out today. I have my layout all planned and I have the power supply and I am ready to go this app is amazing -- Trainman1225, 2014-08-30 ### **--- "Promising Start" I agree with other reviewers on editing/saving-I lost work several times, which accounts for the two stars, otherwise I'd rate it higher. Think of this as what every not quite ready for prime time app (you need the Lionel wifi module to really see what it can do and Lionel just barely announced pricing but not when it's going to be delivered yet). For building your screens for layouts, It needs to add some more track pieces like the wye, half section turn, accessory pieces, and the ability to select, copy, and move connected sections around the screen. A promising hint of things to come. -- Loves Lionel, 2013-10-04 ### **--- "Lionel LCS App" It looks promising but is missing command control Wyes in the track selection. Also the harware required to make it work needs to be made available. So two stars for now but I think it will be a hit when the whole system is ready for sale. -- Champerny, 2013-09-23 ### ***-- "Lionel LCS iPad" Having repeated problems with corruption of completed screens after exiting and returning to the program. Before exiting all appears to be working well but occasionally on returning to the program all or some screens appear to show ALL previous editing done on the screens with track icons scattered over the screen. Very disturbing in that the screen must be cleared and re-created. Memory leak???? Otherwise a great idea, hope to see it working soon!!! -- FairlyOldGuy, 2013-07-29 [View all Lionel LCS reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## Apps Similar to Lionel LCS - [ECoS Cab](https://apptail.io/app/ecos-cab-let/united-states) - [Rail Model Track Calc](https://apptail.io/app/rail-model-track-calc-Ynbc/united-states) - [Optec Remote](https://apptail.io/app/optec-remote-GRrc/united-states) - [BRIO Smart Tech Sound](https://apptail.io/app/brio-smart-tech-sound-xwzc/united-states) - [NetDose](https://apptail.io/app/netdose-Cdsd/united-states) - [WiThrottle](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/united-states) - [High Rail](https://apptail.io/app/high-rail-dbDe/united-states) - [WiThrottle Lite](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-lite-FWIf/united-states) - [E-Z App Train Control](https://apptail.io/app/e-z-app-train-control-UaJf/united-states) - [xCluster](https://apptail.io/app/xcluster-Ocwl/united-states) ## Lionel LCS Available In - [United States](https://apptail.io/app/lionel-lcs-flzl/united-states) - [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/lionel-lcs-flzl/philippines) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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