What Topics would you like to see for Lionel Instructional Videos?

An overview of the LSU software, black module programming and use, and multi-engine module (coming soon).

 

I think if more folks could see how this operates, more will be inclined to used it and not be intimidated by it.

An overview to correctly connect your OTC #6-14185 to your fastrack operating track #6-12054

Check out the blog link for how to wire the O gauge and Fastrack OTC's to the Operating Track Controllers. This blog has a video for wiring most all switch machines found in O ga to the ASC and/or SC-2 as well. Thanks, Mike

Mike, I second marty on the LSU softwate and modules. Also may be a tutorial on the tmcc engine reset codes and what they do. Also the legacy light blinks and what they stand for in the diagnostics of our engines. Also maybe an overview or time line of the lionel tmcc electronics in your production engines over the years.Show the electronics in the engines with tops off.Comment on things like oddsey vrs. Oddysey two.Show and tell the distinct differences in the two.maybe show the reciver boards and talk about the different versions and how to chose them for certain upgrade or replacement applications. If this is ok and does not give away trade secrets. And a historical time line of the railsounds versions and maybe how they came to be in the lionel products. Thanks for all your videos. Keep up the hard work and keep them comming!

Mike, Troubleshooting Legacy smoke units. I was at the Windsor Me fair with the Maine Three Railers yesterday with Dana and team running new sd40-2 and sf northern. After two hours or so both stopped producing reasonable smoke. We tried adding smoke fluid which helped for a minute or so, one of the guys blew down the stacks and we just gave up. We saw the cs videos on smoke units but there was no check list do this then that...we were running tmcc and not legacy. It seems smoke units are the most problematic for all, even the newest models. We look forward to seeing you at Charlie Ro Sept 15. Rick

speaking of smoke units.  why can't there be a hatch over the smoke unit so we do not have to take the body off? 

 

the hatch over the controls, along with moving the controls to the top was a great idea.

Mike,  How about a short instructional video on the recommended way to replace a traction tire on a typical diesel and steam locomotive with emphesis on the proper tools and proceedures to use to avoid damage.

Mike

 

How about showing how to connect #6-14005 456R operating coal ramp to the SC-2 Contoller and eliminate the controller that come with the ramp.

Mike,

I strongly support all of the things that  Lionelzwl2012  mentioned in his response to your request.  As a collector with tens of thousands invested in Lionel locomotives and rolling stock but only a few feet of operating track, I am WAY behind on the learning curve.  With retirement about a year away, I think it's about time to buy more track and open all those boxes on all of those racks behind me.  I have a LOT of catching up to do on how all of these neat gizmos work and what to do when they don't cooperate!

Best,

Dave

I'd like to see that too.  I know it'll involve extra fingers, at least it usually does.

I`d like a Video on how the LSU and BLACK MODULE work..

I second the smoke unit video,emphasize and show how much fluid to add.. Show different types up close. Explain how they produce the smoke. Demonstrate proper cleaning, batting replacement and heating resistor wattage for each type.I think newbies and pros alike would learn somthing and it would dispel all the rumors associated when people give smoke unite advice. Also a video on legacy remote proper battery charging procedures. How it should be done. Talk about the led lights and there status when charging. Show and talk about charger and remote only vrs. Legacy base charger and remote. Explain 1st run charger issuse and fix. Show proper types of batterys. This may dispel some of the rumors and get more people comfortable in turning this great feature on instead of buying reg alkaline batterys and turning it off! Thanks mike!

A time line video showing the birth of a Legacy engine. from its conception up till it is first placed on someone's track.  

In the dd35 product video when before Mike fires up the locomotive Mike mentions to fill the Pipette 3/4 to the first line.

The folks at both clubs I'm in would certainly benefit from a tutorial showing all the features and operation of the TPC modules.

Please when you do instructional videos, go slow - step-by-step.  Also, a downloadable pdf with step-by-step instructions accompanying each video would be enormously helpful.  As it is, I find myself making notes while I'm watching the video.  Often, I miss something - having a pdf accompanying the video would be really useful.

Thanks!

I second the suggestion for a video on traction tire replacement.

I would like to see more text pages that feature the topics being discussed for the videos.  Personally, I tend to get more out of the written word than having to watch a video.  Also, you can go back and reference a single point easily in a text description.  Naturally, pictures with the text are a bonus.

I agree. Or rewrite the Legacy manual so it makes sense to us new users. I've got a degree in electrical engineering and used to work in a test lab, but your manual needs a bit of TLC.

 

I will say that I do enjoy the instructional videos, particularly the TPC videos.

i would like to see lionel develop a simple track layout program for all their different tracks. all the programs i have seen are way too complicated also many of them get involved in secenery. it would also be nice to give a table length and width and have the computer design different layouts.

 

switch tracks straight length can be 14 1/4" or 15 5/8" depending on configuration. this makes it very difficult to match lengths on the other side of the loop. to do two loops i bought about a $1000 worth of track and switches and returned about $250 worth. i bought many pieces i didn't use but there is no way to know what sizes you might need. a lionel computerized track system would not make the job easier but would sell mure track. i want to expand my system because it is very basic but its too complicated to know what size and amount of track i need.

Yes, that would be wonderful, I am having my hands full with the new system. Cannot get it to add engines.

Definitely how to install new upgrades like 1.5!  Very frustrating!