Skip to main content

I recently purchased a Lionel 6-12054 Fastrack Operating Track.  This is the track with the central magnet and the control rails are activated by remote control (Buttons or Legacy Remote).  My intention was not to have a button for control on my table but to use it from my remote.   I currently have a Lionel OTC 6-14185 that controls (2) two uncoupling tracks.  They are programmed through the OTC.  Hit ACC 1, Aux 1 controls one, and Aux 2 controls the other.  They have been working fine.  Now with my latest purchase of the Operating track,  I want to add this combo uncoupler and control rails piece so I can dispense remotely the milk canisters from my milk car (3482).  I want to use the Legacy remote and followed the instructions on Youtube to customize the 12054 track.  I have added 4 wires to the right using the numbers, reprogrammed it (Remove jumper: ACC 98, set; ACC 1 set, replace jumper).  All I get is the two uncoupler tracks programmed under ACC 1, Aux 1 and Aux 2.  Am I missing something here, or are the uncoupler tracks and the operating tracks uncompatible?  I did remove the wiring on the OTC for the uncoupler tracks and placed the 6-12054 track wiring in place and it did work.  The question is can I use all three devices on my OTC 6-14185?  If not what would work?  Thanks for your help.

 

Attachments

Images (2)
  • Suggested configuration for OTC: How I thought it could be wired.
  • Wiring to 2 uncouplers
Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

I have (Combo) operating track and uncoupling track (6-12054) wired in and working with my Legacy remote through the 6-14185 OTC controller.  It takes up the first 4 spots on the business side of the controller.  Can anyone tell me if I can add to the controller two more uncoupling tracks 6-12020?  If so how do I add?  I appreciate any help.  Thanks.

Uncoupling track 6-12020

Attachments

Images (1)
  • Uncoupling track 6-12020

I have the old style OTCs, with them you had to choose which mode of operation the OTC will work in.  Either 4 uncoupling tracks or 2 operating tracks.  It's one or the other.  If you have this OTC set to uncoupling, you have to buy another OTC and program it to unloading/operating.  Unless they changed this, which I don't think they did.  It's either or.

Last edited by William 1

Thanks William (Bill?)

Since I cannot get it to accept another uncoupler I believe another OTC is the answer.  However, since I have an older ASC which is already daisy chained in for accessories, with expansion room,  and has two sides to it, I may be able to tie the uncouplers in that way.  Let me know your thoughts.   I appreciate the help.  Thanks.

Add Reply

Post
×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×