Programming LCRU 1 card

Nope, the LCRU1 has no type code, just program the engine number and that's it.  Oh, and the RUN/PGM switch has opposite polarity for those, RUN is with the switch closed, PGM is with the switch open.

thank you for answering.

do you have any suggestions to trouble shoot this board?  Everything is completely dead.  I know it is getting power because there is some static coming from the sound card, turning the pod also will increase or decrease the static.

Any help would be appreciated.

Programing is via hardwire.  The white and black wires are chassis ground for Steam.    G

I have that engine and it is converted to PS-2.  Are you the same gent I offered all the parts to a while ago?

I have that engine and it is converted to PS-2.  Are you the same gent I offered all the parts to buy a while ago?  Everything worked before I gutted the locomotive.

I'd take Marty up on his parts.

Hi Marty:

Good to hear from you again.  Yes I am the one that purchased all those parts and they are all in engines doing what they were designed to do.    You helped two shelf sitters get back onto the track.

I did not realize you still had all the electronics for the engine, I remember that you stated that you no longer had the tether but I never thought to ask about the other parts.     Last night was the first pass at trying to get the board to work, going to check all the wiring again to see if there is a loose wire.  The solder points are extremely small and it would be very easy to have a bad joint.    I will spend time this weekend digging deeper into what might be causing the issue.

If I cannot get this board to work would you be interested in selling the LCRU and sound boards?

I have been in the box using a few parts to fix Charles Ro repairs.  I should have what you need.  I know a guy who left the AC motor in place and went ERR and it is a super engine.  

The AC Commander is a significant upgrade for the old LCRU or LCRU2, the difference in operation has to be seen to be appreciated.  It's not cruise, but it's way better than the old motor control.

My family and train running associates (train buds) agree with you, time to upgrade.  

It appears the original parts are deteriorating with age.   The factory unit was so brittle that the plastic components disintegrated with a slight pressure.   No wonder it shorted out and burned.  The ‘new’ replacement LCRU board from Lionel arrived with a cracked transistor.  The replacement board for the one that was defective was full of corrosion (have not contacted Lionel about that issue yet).    It appears that these 20+ year old parts are just worn out or damaged with age. 

Will most likely upgrade to the ElectricRR system.  My son recommended purchasing something made this century.

Maybe you can answer this question.  Will the original sound card work without extensive re-wiring with the ElectricRR command board or will I need the sound card also?    If I cannot use the original sound board can I use the original chip set in the ElectricRR sound card?

Marty if I want to give it one last try to use original parts, do you still have the command and sound cards?  If so please send me an email telling me how much you would want for them.

Thanks again for all your assistance

There are capacitors from each brush to ground. I would make sure on both of them that they lead are not touching each other. Or the other leg not going to the brush plate screw is grounded. This will ultimate blow a mosfet (. What your calling transistor) on the board as the motor driver is shorted to ground.

Hi Marty:

This is the guy with the broken Yellow Belly that you sold some parts, those parts are happily working again.  I just wanted to let you know that I finally received a working LCRU card, installed it, and the engine runs great; really enjoy the whistle and bell sounds.   The people at Lionel were wonderful, the customer service department went above and beyond in helping to get this engine running in all its former glory.    Hopefully it will last another 20 plus years before needing major parts again.

I want to thank everyone for all the suggestions, these made servicing the engine much easier.