Programming Wabash F7 A-B-A

Yes you can or use just about any numbers from 2 through 98 for them. I use whatever is convenient. Say the engine numbers are 2341, 2448 and 2550 you could use 41, 48 and 50 or 23, 24 and 25 for the Ids. Once programmed  make the lashup according to the directions. The reason for not using Id #1 is most engines come from the factory as #1 and the reason for not using #99 is this seems to make some of the new Legacy engines respond as well as whatever number it is programmed to. Kind of like an all engine command.

Ron

Slightly off-topic, but as you mentioned id #99......

If you want to have some fun, put all of your Legacy locomotives on the track and start them up......Then enter engine 99 and pull the horn/whistle lever all the way down. 

Program each engine to it's own unique engine #, then build a lashup.  I usually start with the first engine # in the lashup, and follow from there.  For instance I have a triple lashup of Wabash Geeps numbered #453, 454, & 455.  They are programmed to ENG # 53, 54, 55.  55 is my lead engine in the TR, because it has a cooler horn.  I have programmed this lashup to train #5, with # 55 in front.  And you can always change anything.

Thanks.  Just to be clear - one of the engines (one of the A's) is nonpowered, but has it's own "program-run" and "smoke" switches.  Can I give it a separate engine number as well even though it is nonpowered?

Yes

Give it a go.  Follow the directions in the manual.  You may be surprised.  It actually works!  If you goof it up the first time there is no harm done.  Good Luck

Actually you can save an ID number.  Program both the "A" and "B' powered units with same ID#.  These will then act as one unit.  Program the trailing non-powered "A" as a separate ID# to preserve correct lighting and coupler function. Then program the two ID's into a "lashup."

Thanks!  Very helpful.  Will give it a try.