Set-up
  TMCC2
      1. One wire connects to the track in one place
  TMCC
      1. One wire connects to the track in one place

Troubleshooting Tips
  TMCC2
      (See TMCC below)
  TMCC
      TMCC has some special circumstances which need to be
      recognized and considered. These include wire constructed
      tunnels, overhead tracks, metal bridges, powered metal
      buildings and similar circumstances. These situations
      sometimes present a disturbance in the TMCC signal.
      These TMCC and Legacy Wiring Tips are not intended as
      the required method by which TMCC or Legacy must be wired.
      Rather, they are suggestions for things to look at to maximize
      the TMCC or Legacy experience if TMCC or Legacy is not
      performing perfectly on a particular layout. Typically, TMCC
      and Legacy both function just fine right out of the box and
      in the vast majority of wiring topologies, there is no problem.
          1. Make sure you have a good ground on the Command Base.
              The AC adapter that came with the Command Base MUST be
              plugged into a well grounded 3 prong plug for TMCC to work
              properly. If that is not available, on the 3 to 2 adapter there
              is usually a little tab off the ground prong. Run a piece of wire
              from it to a water pipe or other known good earth ground.
          2. Wire mesh tunnels.
              Chicken wire used in conjunction with tunnels can cause
              a loss of TMCC signal. This can be avoided by adding an
              extra wire along the track, hidden inside the tunnel or
              by ballast, to help keep the signal strength up.
          3. Metal effect of buildings.
              To overcome the metal effect on TMCC just ground the
              metal parts to earth ground. You can get earth ground
              from the center screw a receptacle plate and or your
              water pipe. A metal floor on the bridge will effect TMCC.
          4. Increase signal strength in diesels.
              If you are having trouble with a particular engine, an easy
              way to increase signal strength is to install self adhesive
              aluminum tape inside the cab and all you have to do is lay
              the original antenna on top of it held on by simple scotch
              tape, as long as it makes contact it will greatly increase
              the resistance to dead spots.
          4a. A user's experience with a poor signal on a specific locomotive.
              I added a 2"x3" double thick piece of foil to each diesel
              by taping it to the inside top of the plastic housing.
              A little piece of wire and solder guaranteed a good
              electrical connection between the foil and existing
              antenna. Problem solved on every diesel! I can now creep
              my Odyssey RS11 through the metal tressel bridge blowing
              my horn all the way.

Addressing
  TMCC2
      1. By TMCC ID#
      2. By the entering road number on the side of the engine and
          selecting
      3. By scrolling to a BIG NAME and selecting
      4. By toggling between present and last engine
  TMCC
      1. By TMCC ID#

Whistle horn
  TMCC2
      1. Provides a real-time adjustable horn control that is a variable
          lever operated by user, allowing engineer-controlled
          whistle horn blows just like a real train, with precise
          control for signaling in different situations
  TMCC
      1. Press a button and whistle sounds vary differently depending
          on how fast the engine is going

Bell
  TMCC2
      1. Single rings controlled by user
      2. Continuous warning sound on and off
  TMCC
      1. Continuous warning sound on and off

Boost
  TMCC2
      1. A real-time multi-position sprung lever control for boosting
          speed, holding that speed, adjusting it, or returning to
          original speed by letting go of the sprung lever, with
          realistic laboring chuffs on steamers and labored rpm
          changes on diesels (prototypical amount of rpm levels)
  TMCC
      1. A button that keeps increasing speed as long as it is held down.
          When it is released, engine returns to original speed

Independent Engine Brake
  TMCC2
      1. Provides a real-time adjustable multi-position sprung lever for
          braking speed, holding the new speed, adjusting it and
          returning to original speed by letting go of the sprung
          lever
      2. Brake sounds change in intensity according to user position of
          brake lever
      3. Velocity throttle braking at a realistic rate based on momentum
          settings and engine speed without using a lever or
          button
  TMCC
      1. A button that keeps braking speed as long as it is held down.
          When it is released, engine returns to original speed
      2. One brake sound that loops, persisting until the engine

Train Brake
  TMCC2
      1. Train Brake trims overall speed maximum
      2. Adds more laboring effects
  TMCC
          Not available

Direction
  TMCC2
      1. Multifunction direction control stops train in forward with
          braking sounds
      2. Press again while moving for heavy braking with labored
          brake sounds
      3. Press again when stopped for direction change
      4. User selectable to reverse directions with first press
  TMCC
      1. Press a button to change directions

Throttle
  TMCC2
      1. Velocity throttle for exact control of speeds in 200 approx
          1/2-smph increments
      2. Change speed super coarse to super fine, by velocity control
      3. Velocity Throttle Sequenced Control feature allows operator
          control of Crew talk dialog sounds, Whistle, Horn, Bell,
          Blow down effects and Braking sounds without using
          anything other than the Throttle
  TMCC
      1. Relative control of 32 speed steps
      2. Sequence feature not available

Display while running
  TMCC2
      1. Large display with speed graph and big numbers that is easily
          readable at a glance and gives you the whole picture
          of forces acting on the engine; Train Brake drag,
          Commanded speed, and Target speed
  TMCC
      1. Not available

Official Railroad speeds
  TMCC2
      1. 5 official railroad speeds available in the custom control panel
          with matching dialog from tower to engineer and back
  TMCC
          Not available

Lash-ups
  TMCC2
      1. Provides lash-ups with a TMCC locomotive in 32speed step
          mode
      2. Provides lash-ups with new generation TMCC in OEM
          locomotives
      3. Provides lash-ups with other Lionel Legacy locomotives
      4. Legacy locomotives all run at the same speed from the same
          command
      5. Does not support lash-ups with a DCS locomotive
      6. Provides lash-ups with TMCC2 retrofitted locomotives
  TMCC
      1. Lash ups with other like locomotives
      2. TMCC locomotives do not all run at same speed from same
          command

Custom Control panel
  TMCC2
      1. A touch-screen control panel is customized for each locomotive
      2. Changes automatically as each new loc is addressed
      3. Different panels for steam, diesel, electric, custom panels
      4. Animated icons for RPMS and chuffs
      5. Animated icons for smoke effects
  TMCC
          Not available

Record / Playback
  TMCC2
      1. Record and play back sequences triggered by any key sequence
  TMCC
      1. Record and playback available with extra hardware

Conventional Control
  TMCC2
      1. 200 speed steps with graphic display
      2. Compatible with MTH Proto
  TMCC
      1. 32 or 200 speed steps

Compatibility
  TMCC2
      1. Controls every LIONEL conventional or TMCC train ever made
      2. Controls MTH in conventional with 200 speed steps
      3. Control features of TMCC2 locomotives only accessible from
          TMCC2 CAB2
      4. Provides lash ups with all LIONEL TMCC locomotives (1&2)
      5. Provides full sequenced control fro TMCC2 locs
      6. Provides custom control panels for each locomotive

Downloading from internet
  TMCC2
      1. Not required

Extras
TMCC2 has a control mode "Velocity Throttle Sequenced Control", where the train speed, whistle, bell, crew-talk, brakes direction, start-up, shutdown and blow-down effects are controlled prototypically by using only the throttle. Another "extra" worth mentioning here is a "Feedback Effect" that shakes the remote when your train is laboring hard or braking with a lot of force. TMCC2 Legacy's "back pages" include Engine Specific Sequence Tuning, Route throw speeds, Engine Type information for custom control panels, battery monitoring, compatibility and readouts.

We do not guarantee the accuracy of these descriptions. They are meant for discussion only.
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