Finally! Someone who KNOWS how to explain in a layman's terms, how to hook up the Legacy Control System to the Fastrack System Lionel is not clear in their booklet, and all the videos I have seen prior to this video deal with the tubular track only. Kudos to the author of this video! Now my Legacy system can come back down off the shelf!
@TrainLine1410 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Glad to know my videos are helping my audience. If you want, I also made a programming tutorial; check it out if you need to. :)
@Chief_54 жыл бұрын
Stanley Burke agree
@Chief_54 жыл бұрын
Stanley Burke completely agree system was easy to set up with this tutorial! New Legacy trains don’t have the modules, they don’t need them.
@ericsnyder16477 ай бұрын
Thanks, I want to buy a Legacy Locomotive. Was wondering what I needed. You seem to be the only one. That can explain this to newbies. Again a Huge Thank You !
@trickyrickygmail3 жыл бұрын
Steve, your videos are awesome. I know it's been a while, but I'd love to see/hear more of your presentations.
@gftitan042 жыл бұрын
That was great! Thank you! Simple and easy to follow for us newbies!
@vincentvanpaepeghem48444 жыл бұрын
Just got my Legacy Command. This was very helpful information! Thanks for sharing!
@limasteampowerproductions11884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video man! I’m going to purchase a Legacy system within the next year or so, since I’ve pre-ordered the vision line GS-4.
@WWTBAMWinner10 жыл бұрын
A superb tutorial. I have, or had, a small layout powered by a standard CW-80 transformer.* I have read the PDF file of the Legacy instruction manual and watched the Legacy introduction video series on Lionel's Customer Service channel on this website, and have questioning the need to use Standard O or O-27 track. I would be willing to use it, but I would have to acquaint myself with the Lockons that connect with the track for power. I have been thinking about an approach like this, and have questioned myself if it would work or not. Well, if it worked for you, it will most likely work for me. I plan on ordering the 2014 VISION Big Boy, and soon, buying a Legacy 990 set. Now, I know a good way to connect to the track. Thank you. *I had to take the layout apart. A bed is being placed into the room soon.
@TrainLine1410 жыл бұрын
Glad to know this helped you. And congrats with that Big Boy! It looked sweet in the product review videos Lionel made. Happy railroading!
@WWTBAMWinner10 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@matthews-trains338910 жыл бұрын
Thank you that will be helpfull when lionel makes another batch.
@TrainLine1410 жыл бұрын
Yeah haha I know what you mean! Hard to find, but when you do you feel like you own a true collectors item.
@anthonysantavicca4215 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This video has been such a help!!!
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad68534 жыл бұрын
This was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL! Thanks 💪🏽
@N182NS10 жыл бұрын
Great review I wish it was better explained in the directions mine went into service two years ago replaced the batteries works great system
@jameslujack20346 жыл бұрын
thanks man...I am thinking about getting back into model railroadiong and will need all the help I can get. I am 66 and last operated a train(4 HO trains) when I was 16...had a 027 berk with a whistle but when HO came into existance I flipped
@RyanDrake37110 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful!!
@TrainLine1410 жыл бұрын
Thanks hopefully this will clear up some confusion in new Legacy System users.
@rickjeronimus33373 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@photozen83983 жыл бұрын
Great informative vid…thanks
@jorgejaimerodriguezandrade11052 жыл бұрын
but i have only a quiestion,what happend if i run the legacy system on postwar tubular track¿
@Steeldune8 ай бұрын
Very late comment but I have a Pennsylvania F7 which is also a Lionel Legacy I got off of Ebay. Theres a problem with mine. I use a Lionchief controller and it keeps having drops causing the train’s sound effects to go off then back on while in motion. Is this because Im using a Lionchief controller? All my other trains dont have voltage drops. Do I need a Legacy Remote for it to work properly? Its also worth to mention that I have a power box that gives decent enough power
@Buhhhhhh-xi4ju2 жыл бұрын
Couldnt you just not turn the base on and run conventional engines with the transformer?
@frankmmiii2 жыл бұрын
Nice instruction, but what if your not using fast track using and using regular Lionel O/O27 or Menards metal tubular track? Should've also included that. I already know how but other viewers might have Dad or Grandad's trains and want to add on a Legacy engine.
@bronsonbennett81616 жыл бұрын
Do you know how to reset your Lionel system because my csx c40-8 is stuck on the reverse light and it doesn't move at all. I need help
@eothetrainmaster9 жыл бұрын
Instead of a CW-80 transformer could you use a lionchief terminal train??? Plz reply
@TrainLine149 жыл бұрын
No, unfortunately you cannot swap the CW-80 with a LionChief terminal if you are planning to run Legacy engines. Here's why: Your LionChief terminal is designed to produce DC power, while most other locomotives (especially Legacy) require 18 volts AC power from more powerful transformers. Double check your LionChief manual. There should be a section near the beginning where Lionel lables "Important!" and then it says use other AC transformers for different locomotives.
@ProRoadRunner889 жыл бұрын
Great video! I was just wondering whether connecting to fast track is done the same as this with an old school TMCC Command Base
@TrainLine149 жыл бұрын
Dan Boari I'm not sure, but I would think so. TMCC is basically the same thing: a control system, but not a power supply. The one thing I'm not sure of is how many volts to apply to the track with a separate transformer, but it's probably 18 VAC. I would check to be sure though.
@johnturcsik29063 жыл бұрын
So would I have to do the same thing for the Cab1/Base 1L? According to Lionel I’d need a 18 gauge wire to power the cab1. Can I just do what you just did to power the cab1/Base1L? I bought the Cab1/Base 1L so I can use the other features on the Lionchief Plus 2.0 Polar Express Berkshire. I’m only using half of the features using the Lionchief universal remote. Like I know isn’t really helpful at the moment and they’re confusing me a lot more than usual. So I just have to do what you just did in this video and I should be able to access all the features after I program the Lionchief plus polar Express, right?
@quintonreed38756 жыл бұрын
9:13 How big do you mean by small?
@tjprptchable4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info know is it ok to just get cab 2 wich is the legacy remote without cab 1? And do you need batteries for it because it has a charging stashon?
@Chief_54 жыл бұрын
Can you use the plug in power supply?
@mtwdew456 жыл бұрын
Will tmcc work with legacy?
@bobby71678 жыл бұрын
I bought a legacy mark twain zephyr I noticed there is no engine module that came with the diesel.
@TrainLine148 жыл бұрын
+BOBBY BOB That's ok. The module is only for convenience. You can still program your engine manually. If you need help, check out my programming tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYjIh5Z9oM6KqpY
@bobby71678 жыл бұрын
+TrainLine14 Thank you very much for your help and tutorials!!
@DogwoodHill613 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve - Newbie here ... I am just reading about a Legacy System... I do not have a modern type lionel engine (TMCC), just the conventional ones even though I am looking to get one. . Question, for a power supply, can I use my old ZW transformer for the power supply?
@matthewguttormson94248 жыл бұрын
i have a question i pressed the 3 buttons on the cw-80 as the wires were connected and now my trains are making only sounds without lighting of the lights on the locomotive and my train is not running. do i have to reset it or get a new controller
@TrainLine148 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Guttormson Pressing all three buttons is used to program a fixed voltage for accessories running off of your transformer. This shouldn't affect the trains. Make sure your track is plugged into the posts labeled "track" and not "accessory." If it's plugged in correctly, try resetting it.
@matthewguttormson94248 жыл бұрын
good to hear thanks
@TrainLine148 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Guttormson Sure thing sorry for the delayed response.
@maxyeet98844 жыл бұрын
how do i wire it on the tubeular track?
@James-Railyard5 жыл бұрын
I have the Fastrack wall plug powered rail as I only have LionChief at the moment, will I still need two of the terminal pieces you showed here or just one?
@eothetrainmaster9 жыл бұрын
Does the #990 come with the track wire
@TrainLine149 жыл бұрын
No, but all you have to do is buy a terminal section. It comes with the wire and 1 piece of straight track with the little gap in the roadbed for the wires to pass through. Only costs a few bucks I believe.
@thewonderfulworldoftrains10894 жыл бұрын
i have a mth Z1000 will that work
@matthews-trains338910 жыл бұрын
when is part 2
@TrainLine1410 жыл бұрын
As soon as I can make it! I'll upload it as soon as possible.:)
@tylerlombardo32985 жыл бұрын
does thos work with ho scale trains?
@guitargatekeeper7 жыл бұрын
How about the TMCC Cab 1L? (It's a TMCC looking controller that can control Legacy and only its basic features.)
@TrainLine146 жыл бұрын
The Cab 1L is able to send signals to the Legacy base-so you would just need to pair it with your Legacy base by putting it on the same channel I believe. Sorry for the late reply, and happy railroading!
@TheBestTrainsAreReal6 жыл бұрын
You have 666 subs and now 667!
@WardsOfDOOM5 ай бұрын
Do you really need the legacy remote to operate your trains? I’m not paying $500 for some stupid remote.
@mikebottiaux58507 жыл бұрын
I own the Lionel GW-180 transformer. Do you think that would big enough power for this setup?
@TrainLine146 жыл бұрын
Yes-you should be okay with that transformer. If you can put out 18 VAC-you're set. Sorry for the late response!
@tobinrowe95583 жыл бұрын
I'm considering buying a Legacy command set and I have a few questions. (1) To clarify, I could use my CW80 transformer if my "layout" is just a typical single-track oval/loop on the living room floor, but I'd need a more powerful one if my layout has multiple trains, tracks, and accessories, correct? (2) Would the Legacy and transformer terminal tracks need to be directly physically connected, or could they be on opposite sides of the layout? (3) Suppose I buy a TMCC engine. Would I then also need to buy a TMCC command block, or will the Legacy do just fine?
@hahalol16483 жыл бұрын
1. Yep, for a single track Oval layout, the CW80 with Legacy will do just fine for one or two engines. If the layout gets bigger then yeah, I would recommend a stronger transformer. If you are planning to add accessories, I would recommend for you to buy an extra cheap transformer for accessories. 2. The power terminal track and the track that connects to legacy doesn’t need to be next to each other. 3. Nope, you don’t need a TMCC Block if you have a Legacy system, the legacy system can run all TMCC engines and have access to all of their features.
@tobinrowe95583 жыл бұрын
One more thing. Would I need to buy 2 dedicated Lionel Terminal track sections, or could I hook the power supply and Legacy system to any regular FasTrack segment?
@hahalol16483 жыл бұрын
@@tobinrowe9558 The wires can be connect to any piece of fast track, you don’t have to buy more terminal sections. However you do have to cut a “hole” through the ballast so the wires can go out if you are in a floor layout. The terminal sections already come with those “hole” pre cut. Hope this helps!
@patrickcarney31108 жыл бұрын
Steve, great videos. Thank you! question from someone coming back to the train set from younger days. Can you use the Legacy controller to control the older pre-legacy locomotives? My entire set is 027 tubular track. all pre fastrack. I looked for videos and info but havent found anything clear. thanks!
@TrainLine148 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Carney Hi Patrick! Thank you for your positive feedback! Glad to hear you're back in the hobby. To answer your question, yes, you can control pre-legacy engines with the remote, but you must use either a TPC 300 or 400 (sold by Lionel) with you Legacy system. This device allows you to control track power voltage from your Legacy remote, which in turn allows you to run your conventional engines from the Legacy remote. For help setting this up, check out the video by Lionel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmWUpaWvj52if6c Also, Legacy is compatible with the old tubular track as well; simply connect the black connector to the outer rail like you would with FasTrack, and set up everything else as shown in my video. Hope this answers your question. Happy railroading!
@patrickcarney31108 жыл бұрын
+TrainLine14 thanks for the response! So the TPC is for use with non-command locomotives? Looks like only down side is you can run fixed power to the tracks when you run both conventional and Command locomotives? And the command base is for TMCC and Legacy locomotives? Also, if I were to upgrade my Souther Pacific 6-18831 to TMCC and also purchased a legacy locomotive would I need anything more than the command base, transformer and legacy controller?
@TrainLine148 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Carney Yes, the TPC is used with non-command locomotives. Yes, that is a downside; you can't control track power and run Legacy engines at the same time (unless you're running your legacy engines in conventional mode) You do not need a TPC to control TMCC or Legacy engines, so you could run a TMCC and Legacy locomotive at the same time without a TPC. All a TPC does it vary track power from the remote, and Legacy and TMCC engines do not require varied track power. The only difference with TMCC with set up is that you have to program the TMCC engine with TMCC control specified under your engine's settings in the Legacy remote. Check out my programming tutorial for further help. :)