Help ... TMCC Command Base Unresponsive

Your power cord to the command base maybe bad!! 

Maybe the base power supply ( wall wort ) has died/ is dead.  Test by connecting the base to another 12V one that is known to be good.

Bruce

Why lose sleep over it, upgrade to Legacy.

Get out a VOM and check the power supply for output.

If you need to replace it, remember you must use the original, 3 pronged grounded wall-wart to power the TMCC base.  A substitute won't work.  And it must be itself plugged into a grounded outlet. 

Like Rob says, it's a special 12V AC power supply with an internal connection to the barrel of the secondary to the 3rd prong of the outlet. 

First, yes, use an AC volt meter to test the power supply.  If that is faulty you'll have to find a replacement.  Perhaps the other folks can confirm this, but I believe the only thing special about the TMCC power supply is that the neutral and ground prongs are connected internally.  You could build a patch cord that would do the same job if you can't find an original power pack replacement.  Also have to see if the pin 5 connection is the same on a TMCC base as it is on Legacy, as you could just take a wire from that to earth ground, if it is the same.  

Second, I am confused by the posts to the effect of "throw it out and get Legacy"  I mean, sure, that is an option, and Legacy is a much nicer system, but throwing out something that probably just needs a new plug?  There would be a lot less ZW's in the world if that was standard practice.  

Guy1:  "My car won't start, what's wrong?"

Guy2:  "Have it towed to the junk yard and go buy a new one."

Normal people: " Lets see what's wrong, it probably just needs a new battery, but might be more serious." 

JGL

Here is replacement wall power to the base. Lionel price 20.00 still in stock.

chessie1971 posted:

Here is replacement wall power to the base. Lionel price 20.00 still in stock.

Thanks so much chessie1971!!!   I just ordered this off Lionel's website because my unit IS dead as it turns out.   Never thought to go the Lionel site because I knew Lionel stopped making TMCC command bases and remotes.  

Thanks again.  If this wall power to base replacement does the trick ( and I very well think it will ) You may have saved my face because I'm having an open house soon and I've told everyone they can have a turn with the Cab 1 remotes running trains.  I'd hate to disappoint them .... especially the kids!   

Thanks to all who have replied to my SOS ... ADCX ROB, BRWEBSTER, Gunrunnerjohn,  Chessie1971, JOHNGALTINE, Nick and Tom.

I was able to determine the failure as being the walwart thanks to your help. 

Nick and Tom - I'd upgrade to Legacy, however,  the cost of the Legacy system verses $20.OO is a major consideration for a guy who's on  a brakeman's budget plus I don't own any Legacy engines.

Your welcome Pat!