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Programming ID#s for your Command-equipped locomotives
Command-equipped locomotives
Every Command-equipped locomotive comes
factory-programmed with TMCC ID Engine #1.
You may wish to assign a new ID#, using any number
from 1 through 98 (do not use engine 99, as this is the
universal ID# that all LEGACY-equipped locomotives
will respond to). To make it easy to remember,
try using part of the locomotive cab number. For
example, ID your Lionel F3 no. 2343 to "#23" or
"#43." We use 23 in our example.
Here’ s how to give a Command-equipped
locomotive its new ID#. Make sure the Command Base
is ON. Refer to the Command-equipped locomotive
owner’s manual(s) for PROGRAM/RUN switch
locations. Holding the locomotive, slide its control
switch to the PRG, PROG or PROGRAM setting. Place
the locomotive on track and power up your railroad.
Using CAB-1L, press ENG, the ID# (any number 1
to 98), then press and release the SET button located
under the removable panel on CAB-1L. Hear the horn
or whistle blow, or the headlight flash. This confirms
your new ID #. Slide the switch back to RUN and
you’re ready to go.
Want to change your locomotive’s ID#? Just repeat
these steps any time.
Assign an engine ID# to
Santa Fe 2343 on Track #1
Command Base ON, track power off
Slide the locomotive PROGRAM/RUN
switch to PRG/PROG/PROGRAM
Place locomotive on track
Turn track power on
Set TMCC ID to Engine #23:
Press ENG
Press 23 (the ID#)
Press and release the SET (under
removable front panel at the
bottom-front of your CAB-1L)
Hear horn/whistle sound (or see the
headlight flash)
Slide the switch back to the RUN
position.
Your engine remembers its ID# forever;
change it any time—just repeat these
steps
Example
