Lionel BPC2 set-up // 6-81499 LCS DB-9 Cable (Locating one or is there a viable alternative?)

A possibility...

https://www.imperialtrainco.ne...e-with-power-supply/

Thank you Marty!  But shoot - but by the time I got to the site it was out of stock!  

What does it suggest if the cable is so elusive? Is the bpc2 obsolete?  

I will take a shot here. The 6-81499 cable and the LCS Wi-Fi module become obsolete with the release of the new Base 3. That is because the Base 3 will have three ports to directly plug in DBI cables along with a built in Wi-Fi module. These PDI ports will be powered. Unfortunately the Base 3 is almost a year behind its original anticipated shipping date. I am guessing Lionel has already ceased production of the 6-81499 cable and the Wi-Fi module.

@AmFlyer posted:

I will take a shot here. The 6-81499 cable and the LCS Wi-Fi module become obsolete with the release of the new Base 3. That is because the Base 3 will have three ports to directly plug in DBI cables along with a built in Wi-Fi module. These PDI ports will be powered. Unfortunately the Base 3 is almost a year behind its original anticipated shipping date. I am guessing Lionel has already ceased production of the 6-81499 cable and the Wi-Fi module.

Wow, even though that may be true, some of us have used the LCS system on our layout for a long time.  I have tons of modules.  So, if my cable got damaged or PS dies, I'd be forced to buy a Base 3?  I see the cable is no longer in the last catalog, so it seems you are correct.

@Great Lakes RR posted:

Thank you Marty!  But shoot - but by the time I got to the site it was out of stock!  

What does it suggest if the cable is so elusive? Is the bpc2 obsolete?  

I have found 5 different hobby shops selling them online listed as in stock for under $37.  I was going to email links to you, but you don't have an email listed in your profile.  If still interested, email me and I will reply with the retail sellers I found.

@Sean's Train Depot posted:

Wow, even though that may be true, some of us have used the LCS system on our layout for a long time.  I have tons of modules.  So, if my cable got damaged or PS dies, I'd be forced to buy a Base 3?  I see the cable is no longer in the last catalog, so it seems you are correct.

The power supply is fairly common.  The cable can be repaired with a little effort or sacrifice an existing PDI cable .  I don't think anyone will be forced to buy a Base3.

I'm sure if we asked nicely @Dave Olson might even supply the pin out of the connectors.

Here's a link to a thread with the pin-out on the PDI side:

https://ogrforum.com/...2#145015890496414872

Power supply is 12VDC 1A

Maybe someone else knows the DB9 pin-out?

@Dave Olson posted:

Thanks Dave!

Great Lakes RR,

I just got one today from Jr Junction Train & Hobby in Syracuse, NY (https://jrjunction.com/).

Good luck.

Barry

I recently picked one up from Mario’s Trains:

https://www.mariostrains.com/i...uemart_category_id=8