Postwar O Gauge with TMCC

DerSuhrhersagten0868 posted:

Good evening,

I have always been a conventional postwar kind of guy, but I recently purchased a TMCC set to try something new.  It came with the CAB-1, the Command Base, and a Powermaster.  I don't have any TMCC engines, but I plan to purchase a few in the future.  So here are my newbie questions:

1.  Can a TMCC system control accessories (such as an 022 switch or a 397 Coal Loader?) How is that done?

There's an item called a switch controller I believe

2.  Is it possible to convert a postwar loco (such as a 2383) to TMCC? If so, where can I get conversion kits or spare parts?

www.electricrr.com

3.  When I switch my Command Base to "Conventional", what can it do that my postwar ZW can't?  What can it do better? you have a better control of the speed

4.  I have an MTH engine with Proto 2.  I wouldn't suppose that would work with TMCC.  Does it?

No. 

Thank you and happy belated Thanksgiving,

Alan

DerSuhrhersagten0868 posted:

 

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3.  When I switch my Command Base to "Conventional", what can it do that my postwar ZW can't?  What can it do better?

 

The Command base is not needed for conventional operation of trains and does not have a switch on it.

The PM-1 has the CMD/CONV and PROG/RUN switches.  You get 32 speed steps with the red dial. It takes a brief learning period to get used to the knob's travel not having a beginning or an end - like newer car radio volume & tuning knobs.

Here are the basic operating instructions/features: