Follow up:
I am converting all of my MTH engines to the TMCC Cruise Commanders, so I went ahead and ordered a second unit from Scott @ ERR for my next Diesel upgrade, I used it to replace the first Cruise Commander complete with the R4LC. The installation went smooth and the Engine quickly accepted the Code 8 after programming it as Engine 1 with no issues. The Engine runs like a top and sounds great! Scott had me return the first CC and the R4LC for warranty review or repair. He certainly does stand behind his products.
I had a chance to talk to Roy of Royz trains about using his LED Conversion kits to replace the 16V bulbs that are in my Engines. He recommended using a Mini Commander EX for the Ditch Lights on this Engine, and by programming it to the same address as the Cruise Commander it shows up as the same engine in the Cab-2L. I am definitely going to give this a Go! in the meantime I ordered his LED light kit and installed it in this Engine all I can say about the realism is Wow!
Thank you John, Scott, and Roy for all the hardware, advise and support,
Carl
