Going from Legacy to TMCC

I thought about it until I used TMCC only on a couple of shows and friend's layouts, I found myself missing the feel of the Legacy remote and all of the extras. I really prefer the 200 speed steps and absolute speed control on the Legacy that has improved even the older TMCC/Odyssey locomotives. Final thought is I do not think you would be able to get out of it what you put in it and would likely paying the cost of entry twice.

Just my thoughts....

I had the controller and base for something like a year and half before getting a Legacy engine.  The difference in the way the TMCC equipment ran was like night and day.  The one Odyssey engine actually worked properly in command mode and all of the other trains were much more responsive with TMCC mode than they were with the CAB-1.

If you have a 990, you may want to keep it.  No telling if or when they will be available.

I have kept my Legacy 990 system stored under the benchwork since buying it new. However nowadays, given my age and circumstances I will not be acquiring any additional engines, Legacy equipped or otherwise.

But based on suggestions by Chuck and other Forumites, I understand that the 990 system will offer better control of the features of the TMCC engines running on my small 9x16 layout.

You can have my Legacy and DCS for that matter when you pry them from my cold dead hands.

I'll never go back even if my base/Cab2 goes down.  I bought a backup.  Can't go back.  Just cant do it.

While testing I cleared a Legacy engine out of the remote and ran it in TMCC mode.  Holy crap that was a rough 30 seconds until it loaded back in as Legacy.

Hi Jim,

I would never sell my Legacy system, it's the heart and sole of my command control. It has so much too offer.

If you're looking to fund a small business, I would sell and engine,passenger cars, or rolling stock. Maybe even an accessory,but not your Legacy system.

Alex

The responsiveness and precision of the Legacy remote compared to the CAB-1 is tremendous. When using the cab-1, I never knew if a command was actually being delivered and accidentally changing the speed with the free-spinning red knob was quite common.

Also, my reception with the Legacy remote is MUCH better than my TMCC set-up.

Don't do it.  Especially for the reason you're considering.  Other stuff, perhaps... but not the Legacy 990.

David

The 200 speed steps for Legacy verses the 32 for TMCC makes a significant difference in control of train speed especially when running multiple trains per loop.  Also I have found that my TMCC engines run better under Legacy as well.  The only disadvantage I have found is if you have multiple levels the Legacy system is more sensitive to "ground" issues than TMCC.

Jim....it all depends on how bad you want to do your business...  ( inside knowledge between Jim and me )....

Alan

One of my favorite features is the ability to make a 'single hit' on the bell. Would greatly miss that!

I would concur with the overall responses you received.  I would tend to think that getting rid of your Legacy system would be the equivalent of throwing the baby out with the bathwater when you consider the more linear and advanced control capabilities compared to the CAB-1.    

Sure! And why your add it, you can trade your smart phone in for one of these!

I would have done it a month ago if I was going to. With the "next batch" on the verge of being delivered you may not get as much as you could have, and will likely have to spend a fair amount more to replace it.

We are nearing the end of the $1000 legacy system.

I have to agree on keeping your Legacy. The first time that I used the Legacy system I fell in love with it in just a very short time. And that was a few years ago and I have not used it since then. But it does beat the Cab-1 hands down.

While I watched the mad frenzy for the Legacy on the bay this past Christmas. I came across one back in November on the bay so I picked up my 2nd #990 that wound up to being a version 1.0 for $225. So I sent it off to Lionel and they took good care of it and I had it back in a couple of weeks and now I have another 1.53.

Yes I was tempted to put it back on the bay but I decided to keep it instead and now both of my daughters will be able to have their own.

Once you have had Legacy, it could be hard to go back to TMCC.  It would be equivalent to going from TMCC to conventional.

One Vision line Steam engine and one legacy diesel will run on the same track with little monitoring. Running a Legacy and TMCC on the same track will result in a train wreck if you do not pay attention to the engines. There is a lot to be said for Legacy speed control.

The 990 is a great tool.

Brent

I can almost feel what u r saying. Legacy is nice ergonomically, but I think the signal strength from Cab1 is waay much better. I always have a Cab1 nearby as I have a large layout.

If you need to sell your legacy unit to fund your new business venture then you don't have enough money to start any business. 

I say keep your 990 and go to a bank for a loan.

How does the new CAB-1L compare with Legacy as far as speed goes?  I have the CAB-1L/Base-1L but not Legacy, even though I have a Legacy GP9.  I run using DCS and so far so good.

To me going from Legacy back to TMCC would be like getting rid of all the cordless push button phones for one rotary dial phone in my house.

This will be a very small business.   Not something I will be making a living on.  Just something to help support my RR and photography hobbies.