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Changing TMCC Engine address (Atlas O) engine

C ChessieMDOGR Forum Member

I have an Atlas O GP15 Chessie Unit #1508 (released 2006) that runs fantastic in TMCC mode under DCS.  I also have a Lionel Gp30 Legacy where I was able to add the engine and then edit the TMCC address without issue.  In the case of the GP15, however, it is set to the default addy 1.  When I set the engine to Program and then edit the address to 8, place the switch back to run it will not start up.  I press start up and nothing happens.  Only until I set the engine back to address 1 will it then start and run without issue.  I only have two TMCC engines with a third on the way when Atlas releases the U23B so this right now the GP 30 is on addy 44 while the GP15 is addy 1.  I posted this in the DCS forum, but it was suggested that the TMCC/Legacy experts might have some insights.  Any ideas?  Thanks.

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Mike CTMike CTOGR Forum Member

Address change requires the movement of the Run/Pgm switch on the engine.  

(1.) Move the switch to Pgm. 

(2.) Engine on track, Turn on the command base and track power. Cab1 control and command base.

(3.) Cab 1 commands: Eng ## Set.  A horn should sound.   ## is a new engine number. 

(4.) Wait 10 seconds and Turn track power off.

(5.) Remove engine from track.

(6.) Change Run/Pgm switch back to Run. 

(7.) Engine should remember the new number. 

 

I don't have Legacy. 

Mike

 

G GreggOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by ChessieMD:

I have an Atlas O GP15 Chessie Unit #1508 (released 2006) that runs fantastic in TMCC mode under DCS.  I also have a Lionel Gp30 Legacy where I was able to add the engine and then edit the TMCC address without issue.  In the case of the GP15, however, it is set to the default addy 1.  When I set the engine to Program and then edit the address to 8, place the switch back to run it will not start up.  I press start up and nothing happens.  Only until I set the engine back to address 1 will it then start and run without issue.  I only have two TMCC engines with a third on the way when Atlas releases the U23B so this right now the GP 30 is on addy 44 while the GP15 is addy 1.  I posted this in the DCS forum, but it was suggested that the TMCC/Legacy experts might have some insights.  Any ideas?  Thanks.

Do you have a cab-1 or another R2LC receiver board you could swap?

If you have a cab-1, take your time programming, hold the buttons down a little longer than usual... good luck.

C ChessieMDOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by Gregg:
Originally Posted by ChessieMD:

I have an Atlas O GP15 Chessie Unit #1508 (released 2006) that runs fantastic in TMCC mode under DCS.  I also have a Lionel Gp30 Legacy where I was able to add the engine and then edit the TMCC address without issue.  In the case of the GP15, however, it is set to the default addy 1.  When I set the engine to Program and then edit the address to 8, place the switch back to run it will not start up.  I press start up and nothing happens.  Only until I set the engine back to address 1 will it then start and run without issue.  I only have two TMCC engines with a third on the way when Atlas releases the U23B so this right now the GP 30 is on addy 44 while the GP15 is addy 1.  I posted this in the DCS forum, but it was suggested that the TMCC/Legacy experts might have some insights.  Any ideas?  Thanks.

Do you have a cab-1 or another R2LC receiver board you could swap?

If you have a cab-1, take your time programming, hold the buttons down a little longer than usual... good luck.

Unfortunately I don't have a cab 1 or another board.  I use the MTH DCS remote with the TMCC functionality built into the DCS system.  Again no issue redressing the GP30, but his guy is giving me fits.  I looked on the auction site for a reasonably priced cab 1 remote without luck.  These guys want $150, just for the remote, a little bit too rich for my blood.  Heck I'd rather throw that toward the purchase of a legacy system.  Thanks for the advice.

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