Help/Advice Using Cab 1 with Legacy

Yes you need a 'Y" serial cable to connect the Cab-2 base with the Cab-1 base.  Do not connect the Cab-1 base to the track.  I'll see if i can find a part # for you, it might have come with your Cab-2 set.

Doug

Eliot, you will need to put the TMCC command base inline to use your CAB1.  Page 8 of the owners manual (V1.3) shows you how to do this.  Using the CAB1 with this hook up is a great way to operate accessories or additional engines you may want to use.  As Doug mentioned you will need the "Y" cable but I believe you received it with the Legacy unit.  The important thing in hooking up your TMCC base is to make sure that you hook up the ground wire only from the Legacy base to the track.

Ken.

Yes. the 'Y' cable should have come with your Legacy system.

Doug

Thanks, boys.

I'll get to work.

Doug . . . . we'll put you in charge as road foreman on June 2.

Eliot

The connection between the Legecy Base and TMCC Command Base has a way of slowing Cab1 responses. The original Command base has to be installed as has been mentioned. Effectively the Cab1 only talks to the originial Command Base, which talks to the Legecy Base, via the "Y" cable connection,  which then talks to the engine via track antenna.  The added link slows the process some.  The Legecy "Y" cable is well marked for the connection and still allows for accessory connection.  

I'll prepare for it

By the way the cable ends are clearly marked as to which connections go to each unit.

Doug