TMCC Enhancements

[Anonymous]

To directly answer some of your questions, I tender the following:
One, you don't have to buy a new CommandBase if you already own one. You will need a new CAB 1 )different new name) to get the new features. Doesn't that make sense to you? Could your black and white TV display COLOR picturews? No, but they are truly backwards compatible, understand any better now?
Two - TMCCII will be fully backwards compatible with TMCC 1 meaning you buy no retrofit kits or anything else to run your trians with the new CAB-1.
Three - The easy turn-ability of the red knob will remain.
Four - someone commented on wishing the signal did not have to go through the tracks. Indirect answer, read Neil's post very carefully.
Five - 100 steps are more than an ample amount to give fine control to any train motor, including pullmores. Pullmores will be controled by TMCC II.
Six - Will TMCC II control DCS trains in the full command mode? A direct answer YES, but with a qualifer. It will only control DCS engines in their native full DCS command mode, if the manner that TMCC II controls DCS does not violate MEH petents.
Seven - A great many TMCC users have requested a display on the handheld, and more variety of sounds. This is why these enhancements are under development, you asked for them.

In closing, yes, TMCC I is simple and fun to use, but it does need some upgrading, especially controlling AC motors, sound variety, and realtime LAYOUT (not just train) information. If the system as currently specified by a select group of fo;ks working on it gets released as designed, the results will be as Neil Young was quoted earlier.

"No train will be left behind!" - direct quote from Jerry Calabrese, excuse any misspelling of the current Lionel CEO's name. Count on backwards compatability without retrofits!

[Anonymous]

This was posted on the Ogauge Trains Forum yesterday.



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...well, at least their workin' on it

http://www.members.aol.com/alanchamel/CABII/CAB-II.jpg

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http://www.members.aol.com/alanchamel/CABII/cabII.jpg

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[Anonymous]

I have heard that a new Command Base *will* be required to take advantage of the new features of TMCC II.

IMHO, Neil/Lou seem to be back involved w/ electronics at Lion. Case in point: York and Neil & Coil Couplers website activity. If so, the internal system is dead, and the Neil/Lou system is well ready for production.

Soon we will all know, but it is fun to guess a bit ;)

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by stevend

This was posted on the Ogauge Trains Forum yesterday.
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...well, at least their workin' on it

http://www.members.aol.com/alanchamel/CABII/CAB-II.jpg

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http://www.members.aol.com/alanchamel/CABII/cabII.jpg

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If I couldn't make something that looked better than those sketches, I would just eat worms. My garage door opener has more style and flare.

[3railguy]

TMCC the way it is now has everything I want in a control system. Maybe this means some great deals on TMCC 1 engines are on the horizon.

[MartyE]

QUOTE: If I couldn't make something that looked better than those sketches, I would just eat worms. My garage door opener has more style and flare.

Yeah and it has nothing new but the display. Big whoop. But as I stated on another board nothing is official so it ain't worth the time at this point.

[Anonymous]

I think that Lionel should come out with a "CAB II" system to run DCS PS-2 Locomotives besides Lionel/TMCC Compatable locoes.............

Want to know if anyone has a decent free software that can run either system(locomotives, switches, & uncouplers

Nels

[Anonymous]

I forgot, if anyone does have a hit on free decent operating software for either TMCC or DCS, my e-mail address is [e-mail]

Thanks,

Nels

[02camaro]

How about including the needed cables in with the PowerHouse power supply and the TPC's? [:(!]

I just received my TMCC setup today and already had to place another order for cables...otherwise, I like the simplicity of the CAB-1. I like how I can hold it in one hand and turn the wheel with my thumb without looking at it. Nice to not be tied to the control panel.