TMCC with Cab 1 L HELP With Steam Engine

Could be, I think after a spell, I just have to let something sit awhile and gather my resources.  I am spoiled by having parts and engines to swap to narrow down issues like this.

Jhn. I did not do a reset. Previous owner gave me the TMCC # 13 and I just turned it on.

Do I go back now and go thru the motions of setting the engine # again? Then do Aux 1 then 8 while still in program mode?

Yes, by all means, do a full TMCC reset. 

• Switch to program mode.
• Power on the tracks.
• Press ENG.
• Key in engine #, I suggest 1 for testing.
• Press SET (under the cover at the bottom.
• ... horn should blow...
• Press AUX1
• Press 8
• ... horn should blow...
• Power off the tracks.
• Turn switch back to run.
• Test again using #1 as the engine number.

John   Aux 1 then 8 turns strobe lite off.

But, I've done something wrong.  No headlites at all but cab inside lite flickers now.

But, in conventional everything works fine.

Larry, for engines with a strobe, it's AUX1, 5, the rest of the reset is the same.

Thank you John.  I will do the full reset you suggest. I'll let you know later what happens  (PS  My flickering headlite came back on???)

And I cleaned the engine wheels and my track Again.

If the reset doesn't work "again", I'd wait for the other engine.

John.  I did the reset. Got the horn blows.

Headlight and interior still flickers.

2nd engine should arrive early next week. Will set it up if headlight works.

Thanks for all the help.

Larry

I think the smart course is indeed waiting until the other locomotive shows up, then you have something to compare to.

He is asking for help on a TMCC signal problem, not a critique of his purchase. 

Larry,  If you have good conductivity from the antenna through the wire, your stuck until the other engine comes, unless you have some where else to test the engine at. LHS? G

Last I heard and saw the local LHS - A Lionel Dealer, had no TMCC set up (Or DCS either). They did have a couple of years ago, but not now.

What kind of Lionel dealer can't run even a TMCC locomotive in command mode?

Fill me guys..what's a 1  L base? Same as the original TMCC base?   Just curious whether  the power adapter   has a 3 prong wall plug in??

Gregg,

I think all these "command" sets are getting folks confused on both Lionel and MTH sides of the house.

From what I can tell:

Lionel lists their sets on their site as:

Classic Trainmaster Command Set (original TMCC = CAB-1 and Command Base)

CAB-1L/Base-1L Command Set (simplified version of Legacy)

990 Legacy Command Set (CAB-2)

The new Cab-1L/Base-1L is actually a simplified version of Legacy, not just a new version of TMCC. 

The BASE-1L is the new BASE 1 replacement, it matches with the CAB-1L. 

Lionel CAB-1L/Base-1L Command Set

Wow Nicole, double-barrel hit!

Thanks Nicole, fixed (I hope)

Yes, we are obviously thinking on the same wavelength this weekend. 

I don't know whether to be worried or happy about that.

John, if I were you, I'd be very worried indeed. 

Would the Williams transformer he is running cause any issues?

Hi Moonman. As it runs OK in conventional, I wouldn't think that the transformer is very likely to be at fault. But I suppose that anything is possible. Hopefully we may get an answer when Larry receives his other locomotive tomorrow.

Moonman, it is really NOT a Williams transformer.  It is actually ATLAS' 80 Watt transformer rebranded for Williams in the WBB train sets c/w track and Transformer.  In fact the track included in my WBB Lakeshore Limited set is not the NEW Williams Snap Track but the Atlas Industrial Rail Roadbed Track done in tan instead of Gray.

By the way this oval of track -12 X 0-36 curves, 3 X 10" straight and 1 x 10" terminal track are available for sale. ( $ 36.00 + Shipping)

To see this track go to  ATLAS 0-27 Roadbed track. It is supposed to match  up with regular ATLAS O 21st century track.

Exactly, at least a 6' or 9' straight test track you would think.

Wasn't an operating layout a requirement to be a Lionel dealer?

If it isn't, it should be!

John, they have a small 3 x 5 layout, just conventional, no TMCC

I guess they do things different in Canada.

Well I got my Steam Engine  TMCC #6-28023 today (used).  It ran fine with headlight in Conventional but in Command the headlight only flickered ( on layout and test track).

There was no manual with this engine so is there a command to turn the headlight on and off?

It seems both my TMCC engines have flickering headlights in Command.

Somebody mentioned that the new Legacy Lite command bases may have a problem.

Should I call Lionel Service?  If so do you have the number to call please.

I think it's time to consider that the base may have an issue.  I'd really try to find another location with TMCC/Legacy to test the locomotives at, that would be the definitive test.

I'm going to ask the train shop who might have TMCC and help me out. Thanks

Be sure to bring your "stuff" along as well, need it to make a comparison.

Have you tried another location/outlet, even with just a straight piece of track?

Lima - I'll try moving into the kitchen and try that.

Another thing I tried. I bought a new MTH Z-1000 Transformer and tried it.  Same results.