Missile Launch Sound Car #243 6-25877

Ray of sunshine posted:

Just got this Missile Launch sound car. I operate Legacy. The manual only refers to TMCC operation, or conventional.

Have been playing with this for some time, and other than getting only what sounds like a diesel sound, I get no other sounds or commands. No "crew talk", no "Hold your Fire" message, or any other announcements.

Have attempted to change the ID, ran all sound functions with the Legacy remote and nothing. 

Is this not compatible with a Legacy remote?

Thanks

RAY

It works fine with the Legacy system but needs to be programmed correctly. How is it programmed?  What control type?  Should be used either with TMCC or CAB1 NOT Legacy RS.  It should also be set as the same ID as the missile launch engine.

I did try both TMCC and CAB1, but will try again. I do not have a missile Launch engine. Is that a requirement for the box car to work?

RAY

Ray of sunshine posted:

I did try both TMCC and CAB1, but will try again. I do not have a missile Launch engine. Is that a requirement for the box car to work?

RAY

It’s not a requirement but the sound car is made to operate sounds with the functionality of the engine.  

Well got it working. After wiggling some wires and resetting the boards, it now works.

Thanks for your help

RAY

I just purchased a 6-34730 missile launch sounds car #44. Lionel says it is to be used with 6-21788 Missile Launcher #44 ('02-'03). I am considering purchasing a 6-18462 Missile Launcher 44, which is listed as being able to be fired manually or by TMCC TrainMaster Command Control.  Will they work together or should I continue looking for a 6-21788 Missile launcher?

The 6-18462 #44 Missile Launcher locomotive is what's found in the complete 6-21788 set -- they're one and the same.

The sound car (correct number is 6-36730) works by assigning it the same ID number as the locomotive. You must have TMCC or Legacy for the launching sounds and announcements to work.

When operated as a pair, they're guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

TRW

You are correct.  The sound car I have is 6-36730.  It's great news that the 6-18462 is the same locomotive as is in the set, since the one I am considering is in much better condition and lower cost than the "6-21788" (with no box) that was advertised. 

I played many hours with a #44 as a child and the youtube videos of the new version with the sound car look awesome.  I recently purchased a Legacy system, so I am looking forward to working through the instructions and putting a smile on my, my son's and my grandsons' faces.

Thank you for your response.  You made my day!

I take mine every once in awhile to the model RR museum and it is always a hit with the guests.

The hardest part I have with mine is chasing down the missiles after they fly away.   They are a fun thing when the guests come.

I can imagine!  I guess getting a few spares might be a good thing and, in fact, I need to replace a Minuteman missile and a Gemini rocket.  Is that something I can get online at Henning's?

I don't know if the store has those or not, but I suspect it's likely they can get them.  I know there are reproductions of the various missiles available, which is probably what you want for firing into the weeds.

Yes, reproductions will be fine.  I'll look around some websites.  Thanks.  Frank