# Lionel iCab

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id920612683](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id920612683)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id920612683`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lionel, LLC
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (19 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-03-15
- **First published:** 2014-10-22
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lionel-icab/id920612683)
- **Website:** [http://www.lionel.com/lcs](http://www.lionel.com/lcs)

## Description

Use your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch device to operate Lionel TMCC and LEGACY engines, accessories and trains. iCab includes the most popular features from Lionel's flagship hardware-based LEGACY CAB2 remote including the Train Builder and Quilling Whistle. 

NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use iCab. 

iCab includes the operating features of the basic Lionel cab remote plus: 

- Extended Legacy locomotive control screens
- Speed Graph with target and actual speed 
- Six preset official railroad speeds 
- Quilling Whistle 
- Accessory control screen
- Special screen for Legacy StationSounds Diner car control
- Automatically loads Engine Roster (LEGACY Command Base required) 
- Train Builder combines multiple locomotives, rolling stock and accessories for unified operation

Also available is the Lionel LCS app for iPad. Use this companion app for easy control of layout switches and accessories. 

iCab app requirements: Lionel LCS WiFi (6-81325) to connect to your layout (up to 15 users can share a single LCS WiFi module). The iCab App works with the Lionel command base model Base-1L; a Legacy command base (v1.52 required) adds additional features. All available from Lionel LLC.

## Rankings

- #291,091 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Lionel iCab for its rich feature set and remote-like control, plus compatibility across iPad/tablet and multiple Apple devices. A two-app design is viewed positively for offering complementary features. However, the consensus is that the app is expensive, has a clunky UI with bugs and missing legacy controls, and suffers from networking/connectivity hurdles such as base connection issues and discovery requirements that complicate static IP setups. Several reviews also reinforce strong overall enjoyment despite these issues. Overall, users want price relief, UX improvements, and more robust connectivity, but many still see value in the app.

### Pros

- Rich feature set with extensive remote control capabilities.
- Cross-device compatibility across iPad/tablet and multiple Apple devices.
- Two-app design offering complementary features.
- Generally positive sentiment and perceived value from users.

### Cons

- High price / expensive app (around $50).
- Clunky UI/UX with bugs and missing legacy controls.
- Networking and base connectivity constraints, including auto-discovery and limited static IP configuration.

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