TAS upgrade boards

call gary tomorrow at weaver, he can explain what ever you need.

If the TAS board does not have EOB then it's probably what was called a SAW board, which unfortunately cannot be upgraded to EOB.  You would need to replace the SAW board with an EOB board.  The modules plugged into the SAW board could be re-used with the EOB board however.

 

ERR would be better, but also involves a complete remove and replace.  The plug in modules could probably be re-used with this option too.   ERR is very good and can help you with selecting the right product.

 

You will need to replace the hole setup. The cruise feature on the TAS (EOB) board was part on the circuity so it's not upgradeable. ERR or the MTH PS2 are your best bet.

 

Milwrd

In addition, the TAS SAW also has the MB for the sound boards, so if you want sound you'll typically be buying the sound kit as well.

 

I'd probably consider the ERR Cruise Commander and RailSounds Commander for TMCC compatibility or the PS/2 Upgrade Kit for DCS.  You can then sell the SAW setup and recover some of the expense.

Are they open tomorrow?

 

I will give them a call.

So a SAW board can not be upgraded to have cruise?  Not even ERR?

 

If that is the case I will move all the electronics to the dummy unit so it has sound and lighting control and replace everything with an ERR setup.

 

What is the typical turnaround time to send it to weaver and get the upgrade? 

TAS made different boards but like most 3rd party sources made motor driver boards. The EOB board also controlled chuff rate. TAS used Lionel R2LC radio boards and all of the TAS engines I have both EOB and non EOB use Lionel audio and audio power boards. It would help if you had a picture of whats in your engine. You might only need either a TAS EOB board with motor sensor or if you went with a ERR Cruise Commander you would also need a motherboard if you wanted use the two audio boards.

 

Pete

Where does one get Tas boards these days?  I thought that they closed down several years ago, and their boards have been out of production since then.  Do you have to go to eb*y or for sale boards?

 

Jan

I've bought TAS boards here on the forum and on eBay. They are not exactly my favorite. ERR boards are much easier to install.

Jdevleerjr

 

  Check us out, our ERR installs are priced a few bucks over the cost of parts. Our turn around time is 3-5 weeks. Give us a call monday.

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

Thanks Bill.  I will give you a call monday.