Has anyone added TMCC to the Lionel Dodge Ram Inspection Vehicle (18440) These were from the the early 2000's. What parts are needed?
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Step 1 go to Lionel parts, lookup your target vehicle and figure out what it has now.
https://www.lionelsupport.com/...k-Inspection-Vehicle
That way, we have some idea of the space and configuration. Then we go with known similar TMCC capable motorized vehicles.
Example https://www.lionelsupport.com/...tion-Vehicle-6-38810
In doing so, we find the RCDR https://www.lionelsupport.com/...R-INSPECTION-VEHICLE
Then we grab the documentation by @Bruk https://ogrforum.com/...%20and%20Pinouts.pdf
Sorry, was trying to edit 2 posts at the same time and it all went wrong.
Also, don't get me wrong, you could easily use an ERR mini commander and the documentation and wiring harness would be in the kit.
http://www.3rdrail.com/err-3rd...ls/Mini-Com-Inst.pdf
I just know that Lionel directly used a number of boards in speeders, inspection cars, and a number of other vehicles as well.
Just comes down to cost and how DIY you want to be.
Very helpful information. Thank you. I'm curious if anyone has actually completed this conversion. I always appreciate the tips from others.
My fault, might be easier to use a TMCC Speeder as the foundation https://www.lionelsupport.com/...TMCC-Speeder-6-37063
https://www.lionelsupport.com/...CM2-CMD-TMCC-SPEEDER
because this diagram makes it a snap thanks to @gunrunnerjohn
https://ogrforum.com/...37#79283631151309137
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Fantastic
Also, just took apart my 2135110 CSX TMCC Ballast Tamper.
What makes this different is they use 2 diodes in series to the motor to make forward and reverse.
From top to bottom
1. Red= 3rd rail power in
2. Blue= Motor Forward cathode towards board diode in series
3. Yellow= Motor reverse anode towards board diode in series
4. White= light 1
5. Black is common frame outer rail- also motor common- and common for all lights and program switch
6. skip
7. Brown=light2
8. Green= Light3
9. Black= Program
Diodes with heatshrink cut away
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Unbelievably helpful,
God Bless
How is this a 3-rail scale topic??? I have moved it to the correct forum.
About ten years ago I did this one with the ERR Mini-Commander II. It has directional lighting, strobe, cab lights, etc. Pretty sure either Lionel or K-Line did the Dodge Ram truck in TMCC, so it must fit.
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I did an article for the June/July Run 236 of the magazine on this exact topic.
Besides the TMMC upgrade, I added pickup rollers and improved outside rail pickups to allow the vehicle to go most anywhere on the layout without skipping a beat!
See PDF attached. At that time, I used a "Beep Commander Kit". Not sure which ERR component you would use now.
Good luck with your project!
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Look in the back issues of OGR. There was a step by step article written on this very subject about 10-15 years ago.
The Beep Commander was a unique offering but hasn’t been available for some time.
I was able to shoehorn it plus a Sound Commander, also NLA, into a modern 1615 type 0-4-0 tender. A mini Commander should be no problem fitting into this relatively large item. The Lionel inspection car is considerably smaller and has TMCC.
Pete
