I have a TMCC Cab-Forward and I think the R4LC board has gone bad. Is it possible to convert it to a Legacy Cab-Forward RCMC board?
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Sure, rip out all the old electronics and wiring, start building your wiring harnesses for the all new and different wiring of the RCMC, and you're all set.
As you can see, it's going to be a significant project. @Bruk has done a number of these, here's a thread talking about it:
Legacy upgrade
Here's a quick drive-by of a Bruk Challenger upgrade with all the trimmings. Whistle smoke, dynamo smoke, injector smoke, dual sound systems, and all LED lighting. Fill your wallet before you commission one of these. 
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Here's a quick drive-by of a Bruk Challenger upgrade with all the trimmings. Whistle smoke, dynamo smoke, injector smoke, dual sound systems, and all LED lighting. Fill your wallet before you commission one of these.
Close drive by. Everyone who doesn't know the overhang should pay attention to this video. No hitting walls there. John's got it done right.
Wow where does one find the time?
@shawn posted:Wow where does one find the time?
Maybe by actually doing something instead of trolling internet forums for hours on end?
@Bob posted:Maybe by actually doing something instead of trolling internet forums for hours on end?
Bob - stating a displeasure with a companies decision is not trolling. I’ve been in this hobby a long time. I feel like we are getting totally screwed……that’s all. Stay silent. That does wonders..
@shawn posted:Bob - stating a displeasure with a companies decision is not trolling. I’ve been in this hobby a long time. I feel like we are getting totally screwed……that’s all. Stay silent. That does wonders..
No, but I think you've made it crystal clear what you think multiple times. I think we know where you stand, no reason to keep beating a dead horse.
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Give it up Shawn. There's nothing you or I can do about Lionel's decision to get rid of these parts.
Bad for your health. Relax and have a good day.
I'm not sure what defines trolling or horse beating, but 45 posts (many of which are re-posts of posts!) regarding Lionel's discontinuance of R2LC & R4LC boards by one person intent on expressing displeasure with Lionel, complaining about possible solutions, and on and on, appears like horse beating to me. Nothing personal intended, but it does show lack of respect to the horse.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Sure, rip out all the old electronics and wiring, start building your wiring harnesses for the all new and different wiring of the RCMC, and you're all set.
As you can see, it's going to be a significant project. @Bruk has done a number of these, here's a thread talking about it:
Legacy upgrade
Bruk, has two of my engines now for conversion to full Legacy. I'll link one of my videos below. Sadly Bruk has been removed from the forum. His profile is still up so if you want to contact him you can find his contact info there.
OK guys....play nice or the thread gets whacked....then you can contact the OP and apologize to him. To those of you that can't accept the fact that Lionel makes decisions with which you don't agree and you feel compelled at every opportunity to express your displeasure in threads which result in those threads being "derailed", then understand that enough is enough. Stop hijacking threads with your ranting and contact Lionel directly.
Nice. Bruk did a PRR T1 for me a few years ago. He weathered it, shortened the drawbar and converted it to Legacy. Top notch work. It's still one of my favorite engines. So blessed to have Bruk, Alex and Pat to take on projects like this.
@Larry Mullen posted:Nice. Bruk did a PRR T1 for me a few years ago. He weathered it, shortened the drawbar and converted it to Legacy. Top notch work. It's still one of my favorite engines. So blessed to have Bruk, Alex and Pat to take on projects like this.
Don't forget @Sid's Trains
@superwarp1 posted:Don't forget @Sid's Trains
Yep I'm always here haha.
Sorry, Sid. Haven't used you yet (haven't had any projects to do so), but yes, always good to have multiple sources!
@superwarp1 posted:Don't forget @Sid's Trains
Yeah, I have a few engines on a waiting list. I have a couple others that I gave to figure out what I will have done to them. I'll wait however until I get the first two out to Bruk before I jump on doing stuff to the others.
Gary, what are your other engines or is it a surprise?
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:Yeah, I have a few engines on a waiting list. I have a couple others that I gave to figure out what I will have done to them. I'll wait however until I get the first two out to Bruk before I jump on doing stuff to the others.
Gary, what are your other engines or is it a surprise?
Lionel N&W Class A for my son who joined the Army last Aug, Christmas gift, conversion that is.
Brass 3rdrail L3 Mohawk
MTH Premier UP Challenger.
