Williams F7 to TMCC

Hi guys,

So my son has a Williams F7 AB set with a powered A loco with he has been running on his layout as a conventional engine. It runs without sounds but to my surprise when I opened it up it apparently has some sort of control board and what looks like a sound chip. I took pictures so maybe you can help me figure out if it's a Proto DCS (?) or some other board.... My son has a few engines running TMCC and he likes that control system better than conventional or the Lionel remote control he has on other engines. Can I convert this engine to TMCC?

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5/26/207:25 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

That looks like the Williams TrueBlast sound board.

Yes, you can convert the Williams F7 to TMCC or MTH Protosound 2/3, your choice. I do either conversion.

5/26/207:28 PM

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Roger ElliottOGR Forum Member

Hi John

I'm going to try the conversion myself but I'm gathering info on how to do it. I won't put a sound board in now as my son will need to save up for that. So I thought I would be buying the AC Commander. Headlight bulbs are 12volt so I think lighting will not need replacing.

Just out of curiosity how much do you charge for such conversions? I have a cab forward and a Pioneer Zephyr to convert as well.

Any help and advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Roger Elliott

5/29/202:27 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The Williams has DC motors, so it would be either the Cruise Commander or the DC Commander. I strongly recommend the Cruise Commander, once you've had cruise, you'll never go back!