Simple Question About Loading a Legacy Engine in the Cab-2

I think that message relates to the Lionel Sensor Track reading the engine information

Go into the engine info and select those while scrolling.

I think you need to download the Lionel LSU program. You can update the Legacy System  and create Legacy engine modules. It is a free download from Lionel.

I upgraded Legacy to v1.6 a while ago and I think  we are up to v1.61 now.  Also, if you have the 6-81325 LCS WiFi Module it's a heck of a lot easier to ID your engines and change settings using the LSU program while typing from a keyboard and backing all settings up to your drive.   You can also monitor your data packets using LSU which is very helpful when trouble shooting.

Lionel Legacy System Utility User's Guide

Rod, I also recommend the LSU, I use it for most of my configuration changes. Of course, if you have the Legacy Control System with Sensor Tracks, you can just drive the engine over a sensor track and it'll populate all the fields.

@Dennis-LaRock posted:

I upgraded Legacy to v1.6 a while ago and I think  we are up to v1.61 now.

The CAB2 is at 1.70, the Legacy Base is at 1.60

@TedW posted:

Rod, before you do anything, let’s get the Legacy expert @MartyE on the hook.

A shocking revelation, there are actually other folks that are pretty well versed with the Legacy system.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Rod, I also recommend the LSU, I use it for most of my configuration changes. Of course, if you have the Legacy Control System with Sensor Tracks, you can just drive the engine over a sensor track and it'll populate all the fields.

The CAB2 is at 1.70, the Legacy Base is at 1.60

I had trouble once using the sensor track to feed in a new engine. I think the issue was that the engine number was already used by a friend who ran their engine on my layout. I had to erase it and then proceed, but it had me going for awhile.

I've had several instances where an entry in the CAB2 was not able to be edited, I was able to fix them using the LSU.

Yikes what a can of worms this turned into. And I thought it would be a simple answer, haha! I don't use FasTrack so the sensor track is out I guess. Do I recall a topic here where someone installed a sensor in tubular track of some sort? That may be the answer to this.

Thanks all, Rod

Actually, you can install the sensor track technology on most any track type.  I have it installed for my Gargraves/Ross track installation.  Here is one of the sensors, the connect to the LCS IRV2 6-85296.  Each IRV2 box can support up to four IRV2 sensors.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Actually, you can install the sensor track technology on most any track type.  I have it installed for my Gargraves/Ross track installation.  Here is one of the sensors, the connect to the LCS IRV2 6-85296.  Each IRV2 box can support up to four IRV2 sensors.

That looks like what I recall seeing. I know nothing about this or how it works. Without wasting everyone's time here on the forum, is there somewhere I can find out how it works and what I need to get? I gather I will need the LCS IRV2 and maybe a couple of sensors.

Rod

@Rod Stewart posted:

That looks like what I recall seeing. I know nothing about this or how it works. Without wasting everyone's time here on the forum, is there somewhere I can find out how it works and what I need to get? I gather I will need the LCS IRV2 and maybe a couple of sensors.

Rod

The IRV2 comes with 2 sensors.  You can put up to 4 sensors on one IRV2 module.  They sell 2 sensors separately.

As far as a can of worms, the video above showing how to enter the information manually is probably the quickest and easiest way to do this without adding any hardware.

BUT the sensors do so much more. Record a sequence of train moves, direction sensitive. Blow the whistle at crossings, etc, etc.

Keep in mind the IRV2 sensor approach only allows for about a 6 foot distance between sensors for one IRV2. Using Fastrack sensor tracks allows up to 20 feet (or more with a joiner section).

Correct, but you can use more IRV2 modules for more sensors, and they can be any distance.  Also note that the Fastrack Sensor track costs as much as the IRV2 with two sleds, so there is no cost benefit.  You can use the IRV2 box with just one sled, and it costs the same as the Fastrack sensor track.