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Model Train Control Using Your PDA

Posted by michael on from the obsessive-compulsive dept.

VP writes "Forget that crap about PDAs making you more productive by keeping useless contact lists and appointment reminders. Here is the real reason PDAs exist: locopalm.com. You might want to check out the TechTV spot as well."

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  1. 0 posts and already slashdotted... by overbored · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here's a mirror.

  2. direct links by shird · · Score: 5, Informative
    The direct links which seem to work better than the main page: (couldnt post anon for some reason, excuse the karma whoring)

    LocoPalm

    LocoMon

    LocoConfig

    LocoProg

    Adapter

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  3. Re:Choo Choo Choo by edhall · · Score: 3, Informative

    You don't know your hacker's lore. This article is about as on-topic as Slashdot gets.

    -Ed
  4. Re:Why?... by Alien54 · · Score: 3, Informative
    Applying technology to running trains goes far back in the geek tradition.

    MIT is famous for their train club, which goes way back

    Tech Model Railroad Club of MIT

    Note that Steve Russel's development of the first video game is tied in with his time at TMRC. Note also many geek terms originated here (As seen in a dictionary derived from one originally written in 1959 by Pete Samson)

    The real world engineering problems in running trains are also a good education

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  5. A real train simulator by zutroy · · Score: 4, Informative

    Reading this story got me interested in what kinds of railroad simulators are available online. BVE is a cab-view simulator that has a decent collection of real-world trains and tracks for you to try out (sorry, it's windows only). If you've ever wanted to drive a train on the London Underground, here's your chance.