Lionel EM-1 6-28051 COMPLETED!!

@Fred M posted:

I have a couple of questions,

First off do I need to install the jumper from pin 1 on j4 for the serial input?

Next question is can I connect the existing front marker lights to pins 3 and 4 on j4 without any modification or changing out the LED'S?

You most CERTAINLY do need the serial data from the R2LC to pin-1 of J4 on the CC-M!  If you don't have that, you have a rocket on your hands, as soon as you crack the throttle, you'll be flying down the rails at full speed!

Yes, you can use the LED outputs to drive your existing class lights.  You can either split the wiring to the class lights and use both marker outputs or just run them in parallel with a single output.  Obviously, using the single output the class lights won't be a bright, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Thank you John,

I know we have talked before and as always I appreciate your time and information.

So the ERR Cruise M install was a success, I ran the locomotive for about 5 minutes both in forward and reverse at different speeds on the test block. I have all my sounds and everything responded perfect. Thank you for the direction.

John, if I install the CG and Super chuffer 2 is this the diagram I would use? On this locomotive 6-28051 and MB do I just leave the smoke switch as wired from the factory for the heating element?

Thank you again for the help, I am just learning most of this stuff and want to make sure I am getting it right from the start. The M1A was a great first install and I learned a lot from it.

Thank you again,

Fred

John, thank you again for your guidance in helping to get this install correct.

Respectfully,

Fred M

Looks good!  On to the next one!