Legacy System Firmware Upgrade

Just go to the TMCC/Legacy Forum and there a topic right there at near the top of the topic list.

You can go directly to 1.60, you need a writable module and the LSU download to create modules from the firmware downloads.

Could someone provide a link to 1.6?

Thanks,

Crhis

Chris Underwood posted:

Could someone provide a link to 1.6?

Thanks,

Crhis

As posted above, there is a permanent post with all the various software links here.

MartyE posted:

Chris Underwood posted:

Could someone provide a link to 1.6?

Thanks,

Crhis

As posted above, there is a permanent post with all the various software links here.

Why do you suppose that Lionel is so resistant to easy to provide links on their website for Legacy support?

I forgot the magic word "6-14295" and tried "990" for a few minutes. No joy. Then I tried various Legacy links, no joy. Then I tried "Legacy Upgrades", again no joy.

I had to rely on your links here on The OGR Forum.

Why when Legacy is their legacy?

Marty is the TMCC/Legacy ambassador( he gives you all the info the manufacturer doesn't).

He just needs to get going on his book

Here is the link to all the Lionel software & Manuals for 990.

https://www.lionelsupport.com/...roductNumber=6-14295

Copy this link to your browser.

cjack posted:

MartyE posted:

Chris Underwood posted:

Could someone provide a link to 1.6?

Thanks,

Crhis

As posted above, there is a permanent post with all the various software links here.

Why do you suppose that Lionel is so resistant to easy to provide links on their website for Legacy support?

I forgot the magic word "6-14295" and tried "990" for a few minutes. No joy. Then I tried various Legacy links, no joy. Then I tried "Legacy Upgrades", again no joy.

I had to rely on your links here on The OGR Forum.

Why when Legacy is their legacy?

maybe you could contact Howard Hitchcock and ask him your question.

hhitchcock@lionel.com

he has been very open to suggestions.

Thanks, I did send a "talk to us" worded differently as a respectful request for better links to Legacy upgrades. Seems odd that this has gone on as long as it has...must be costly or difficult or in the works to provide those links.

O gawd not the ambassador moniker.  Please just MartyE the guy who likes Legacy is fine.

Thanks Marty for the link.  I came into the thread in the middle and spent some time searching the Lionel site before my post.  Now for my next question for Lionel which I think is appropriate for this subject.  Forgive me if it has been addressed in a previous post as I have searched.

Why can't I upgrade the firmware directly from the LSU?  In other words why do I need a writable module?

Thanks,

Chris

It does seem odd since you can write to a module thru the base with the RS232 port, but not write directly to the firmware in the base. Of course to update a CAB2, since it only has a module port...you have to create modules for it anyway to update it. Maybe it's just for that reason...might as well make them both the same procedure.

Chris Underwood posted:

Thanks Marty for the link.  I came into the thread in the middle and spent some time searching the Lionel site before my post.  Now for my next question for Lionel which I think is appropriate for this subject.  Forgive me if it has been addressed in a previous post as I have searched.

Why can't I upgrade the firmware directly from the LSU?  In other words why do I need a writable module?

Thanks,

Chris

good question for the upcoming York legacy users group meeting.

I think cjack nailed it.  The Cab2 will need a module regardless to upgrade.  Having a module in my pocket is easier than dragging my PC around when I upgrade other systems or have to reload mine in the unlikely event I need to.  I would bet there is a way or could be a way to do the 990 w/o a module but with everything else needing one I guess it keeps it consistent.

It would make sense though since you can retrieve the data base without a module to/from your PC.

I always have a set of modules in my pocket at York.   Anyone needed your equipment upgraded, just find me.

The Legacy is great, the updates take seconds.  Not so simple with DCS, especially the remote!

John, if you take the time you need with the LSU to make the modules  it comes out close.  The good thing with Lionel, after you make your modules you can do many upgrades very fast.  I find the LSU very user friendly.

Yep Marty, that's my point.  The TIU upgrade goes pretty fast, the remote takes more time, and then there's the clamp to hold the button down...   Also, you need a computer to do the MTH upgrades, once you have the modules, you can upgrade a room full of Legacy systems in a flash with just two small modules.

That is a very cool feature.