Remote switches and Legacy system use

Signal strength can be tested by holding your hand over the switch when trying to operate it with your cab. Try that diagnosis first.

Can we assume that your trains run okay using the CAB2?  I have no idea why the previous owned would have cut the wire since they detach easily with a screw driver.  Make sure that the jumper between AUX IN and TRACK JUMPER is in place.  After that just power up the track, press the small program button on the switch (1-2 seconds) until the switch lantern flashes.  Now press SW, any two digit number and press SET.  The lantern should be on.  To operate, press SW, enter the switch number and press either the straight arrow (AUX1) or the curved arrow (AUX2).

@Danr posted:

Can we assume that your trains run okay using the CAB2?  I have no idea why the previous owned would have cut the wire since they detach easily with a screw driver.  Make sure that the jumper between AUX IN and TRACK JUMPER is in place.  After that just power up the track, press the small program button on the switch (1-2 seconds) until the switch lantern flashes.  Now press SW, any two digit number and press SET.  The lantern should be on.  To operate, press SW, enter the switch number and press either the straight arrow (AUX1) or the curved arrow (AUX2).

Thanks Dan. Yep, all four of my Legacy engines run fine with all features. I’ll check the wiring for the jumper you mentioned and try the Program button.

I must admit I did not read anything about that in my Legacy manual so it must be detailed in the Switch manual? Where exactly is the Program button on the switch? I sure don’t recall seeing one? I’m betting that that is the issue.

Thanks again.

Hmm... I’m not sure the switches I have are legacy compatible? Lionel 6-12048 and 6-12049 are the numbers but the boxes nor manuals say nothing about Legacy control?

Update: Apparently I should have researched the product line better. I unknowingly bought the older versions which are NOT Legacy compatible. Typical noob move for sure.

So - I’ve ordered new ones that are, Lionel 6-81952 & -81953.

Sorry to have asked a dumb question.

Doesn’t look like they are command control. I wondered, but you said indicator light. So I assumed.

That’s why some here remind folks to mention part numbers when asking for help.

BTW, ERR has retrofit command upgrades for these remote only switches. Ask 3rd Rail (Sunset Models) for stocking. They’re advertised at the top of this Forum page.

@cjack posted:

Doesn’t look like they are command control. I wondered, but you said indicator light. So I assumed.

That’s why some here remind folks to mention part numbers when asking for help.

BTW, ERR has retrofit command upgrades for these remote only switches. Ask 3rd Rail (Sunset Models) for stocking. They’re advertised at the top of this Forum page.

Thanks.

Steve, I also have a bunch of the non command remote switches.  They can be controlled via Legacy and/or TMCC if they're connected to either the:

TMCC Accessory Switch Controller (ASC) - 6-14182
LCS Accessory Switch Controller 2 (ASC2) - 6-81639

@SteveH posted:

Steve, I also have a bunch of the non command remote switches.  They can be controlled via Legacy and/or TMCC if they're connected to either the:

TMCC Accessory Switch Controller (ASC) - 6-14182
LCS Accessory Switch Controller 2 (ASC2) - 6-81639

Thank you Steve.  I’ll look into that.

FWIW, I think I still have two of the Fastrack Remote Switch TMCC Upgrade kits if someone is looking to upgrade some non-TMCC switches.