My bride and girls are prepping for a "cookie party" tomorrow so it's in my best interest to lay low...
Anything I should know NOT to do when I open it up?? Or and tips TO do??
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Jeff T:
Or and tips TO do??
Read the book, repeatedly.
and if you can not open it to get the manual read it here;
If you had TMCC before, you cant get this up and running very quickly BUT you will need to read the manual to get access to all of the features. One of the most important differences between the new system and the old is/are "modes". CAB-1 only had one mode, CAB-1. It could't even access full feature set of every TMCC loco ever built. CAB-1 is used for adjusting power supplies and some accessories. TMCC mode and Legacy are used for everything else.
The manual is a bit overwhelming, and I think it may even miss a few things. I learned more by experimenting. Any other questions you have just post here.
I've been watching the videos on the Lionel site.
That has to be better than reading! 
It would be worthwhile re-reading your locomotive manuals too. Many locomotives have some features that are only explained properly in their respective manuals. Even if you don't fully digest everything, it will help greatly to know roughly where to look for the answer when you have a question.
Originally Posted by Jeff T:
My bride and girls are prepping for a "cookie party" tomorrow so it's in my best interest to lay low...
Anything I should know NOT to do when I open it up?? Or and tips TO do??
Thanks!
The Lionel website has a video tutorial how to set up and use Legacy command control. The initial hook up in the original manual was confusing to me.
The online videos are great.
I'd have to agree with Rick regarding the Legacy Manual.
As much as I like the retro appearance, the info within is difficult to find and sometimes lacking. One of the hurdles is that it's trying to address, at the same time, how to operate both Legacy AND TMCC locos. Seems like they would be better served to simply have two smaller, separate booklets to avoid confusion.
I'd also agree with Nicole regarding the loco manuals. They cover specifics that the general legacy manual doesn't.
The manual on the Lionel Web Site is for V1.5, Lionel
shipped with V1.4. Your new system should be upgrades to
V1.51.
The manual is a bit overwhelming. RickO for me that's a understatement Jeff, just starting to read the manual myself for about the third time and I still have not started to use it. But I will.
Just plug it in and spin the knob!
The old manual for TMCC is up on the Lionel web site and can be downloaded.
http://www.lionel.com/media/se...ents/71-2911-250.pdf
Yes, it is specifically for TMCC BUT it's well organized and easy to read. The Legacy manual(s) are neither. Critical information is strewn through out the document and it's not always identified as critical. It's not even a simple issue of re-organizing the pages. It would require some serious editing to fix. You do need to read it but it's a rather difficult read.
Where's Barry when we need him to write a manual. 
Good point John. I just ordered his DCS book last week. Hoping it might be a good read from the other side.
I agree with gunrunner, just one wire and enjoy. It's really that easy. All the fancy stuff you will pick up as you go. Reading and watching videos first will give you a great jump and it's a confidence builder.
I think the box gets opened tomorrow! I have a 5 year old Legacy diesel as the test, the we open the Mikado and let it rip!
"Or and tips TO do??"
Clean and lubricate your equipment. (you'll soon get this)
