Sorry for the delay guys...it's a little hectic around here. Part of the reason for the delay also is that the problem is more complex than first thought. Let's start from square one.
I have a Cab-1 and a Legacy controller, both with base units. I have used them for a few years now. I use the Lionel serial connectors. Then the Legacy controller went dead and sent in for repair. They did some electronic stuff to the base and ended up replacing the controller. They also did the upgrade.
While the Legacy was away I transferred the common (U) to the Cab-1 and it performed the little bit that I used it.
I moved the wire back to the upgraded Legacy base when it came back. Here is the problem because none of the engines would respond to the new Legacy or the old Cab-1. The Legacy controller did list the TMCC engines as TMCC controlled.
I swapped the common wire from the Legacy to the Cab-1. When I powered up the track the locos took off out of control. So I have since moved the wire back to the Legacy. The Cab-1 controller is able to signal my Legacy engine that is currently on the track.
I am confused. Not sure just where to start over at.