While Legacy's base is upgradeable, what about TMCC? Were there different versions of the TMCC base and Cab remote manufactured? If so, was/is there a way the TMCC base and cab remote could be user upgraded?
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Generally, no to all.
There was/is the capability to change the communication frequency via switching out crystal sets, just like in your 1971 era Lafayette Walkie-Talkie(s), but that's really it.
technically Train Master Command Control is any of Lionel's command system.
cab 1, conventional when using the legacy cab2
TMCC, what lionel called it first, when using legacy cab2 a lower version of legacy.
legacy, what lionel calls it now, currently lionels top of the line command system.
I have an original base that will not operate an SC2. Bought a newer release and worked perfectly.
Rod Miller
That's usually a tuning or antenna issue.
Most of this stuff is early IC Controls TMCC. All works well to date. Lionel Replacement parts seem to upset the system, hog-ing signal. I have managed to fine a few like kind replacement parts that work, well. I guess the sells idea, is to make it all obsolete, so you have to buy a complete new system. Same would apply to all those original command bases and Cab1 that sold for $99. When it all quits, may be it's time to admire, what's on the shelves and move on. The price of most of this stuff has quadrupled since I purchased what's pictured, early 2,000's
