ERR Cruise Commander and Lionel Train SoundsTrain

Erie BobOGR Forum Member

I own a Lionel Santa Fe #158 FT diesel. It is a conventional operating locomotive with Lionel Train Sounds. I would like to install ERR's Cruise Commander for TMCC control and retain the Train Sounds sound system for the sound. Has anyone attempted to do this? Are the engine revs controlled by motor current draw? My thoughts are to disconnect the motors from the existing board and connect them to the Cruise Commander and let the sound part of the system operate independently.

Anyone have any thoughts?

5/13/132:01 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I think you're spinning your wheels for the most part. The horn and bell are controlled by the RailSounds serial output from the R2LC, and not from the track. I think they will not be a satisfactory conversion without the real RailSounds module as well.

5/13/134:48 PM

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Erie BobOGR Forum Member

John,

I appreciate your feedback. I'm a good mechanic, but not so good with electronics.

Bob

5/13/135:13 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I think you'll be happier with the full TMCC/Railsounds conversion.