I'm adding a Lionel Legacy to my layout, which is currently controlled by MTH's DCS. I'm wondering if I can wire a TPC300 in parallel with my TIU. Anyone on the forum run both systems?
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Sure, I've connected the Legacy base, the TIU, and two TPC300's, everything worked. If you run into serial port drive issues, you might consider the MANCO booster for the serial port.
I got bought the Legacy system without the dealer selling me a TPC. Not being familar with Lionel (I've been an MTH user only), I didn't know I needed one.
Are you running conventional? You don't need a TPC to run command. You can also run conventional through the MTH TIU, not sure why you need a TPC.
I'm running MTH's DCS. I had all MTH engines before this Lionel BN SD40-2 shouted out my name.
In that case, you don't need a TPC, at least I don't know what you're going to do with it.
I run DCS and Legacy together. If I want to run conventional i park the command engines on dead sidings and yards. I then run conventional with the DCS remote on variable voltage or with my traditional ZW. Very simple. Just a few switches. No TPC involved.
